SEATTLE, WA — Last night, the Mariners internet went silent when Mitch Garver – the unsung hero of the season – officially confirmed his departure from Seattle after becoming a free agent. Although the news was not surprising in terms of contract, the way Garver said goodbye made thousands of fans’ hearts choke: “Thank you for believing in me, thank you for making Seattle my home.”
The 2025 season for Garver was a journey of strength and faith. Under the Mariners’ blue jersey, he was not only a powerful hitting machine but also a fighting spirit, who always lit up hope in tense matches. His home runs and powerful swings at Safeco Field (T-Mobile Park) will forever be unforgettable memories in the hearts of fans.
In a post on his personal page, Garver shared in a trembling but sincere voice:
“I came to Seattle with a heart full of doubt, and I leave with a heart full of love. I will miss every cheer, every flag waving in the wind, and even the rainy nights we fought together.”
The letter was posted with a picture of Garver sitting alone in the locker room, looking at the Mariners jersey No. 18 hanging on the wall – making fans emotional. Comments under the post were filled with thanks: “Thank you for fighting for this city.” – “Seattle will always be your home, Mitch.”
Garver joined the Mariners with the expectation of becoming an experienced piece for the young squad. And he did more than that: a leader through action, an example of resilience. Despite many injuries and difficult times, Garver was always the first one to go to practice, the last one to leave, leaving behind the image of a true warrior.
Experts say that, even though he is 34 years old, Garver still has enough ability to continue playing at the top level. However, what makes Mariners fans most heartbroken is not losing a player, but saying goodbye to a person they loved, respected, and were proud of.
In the Seattle stands, many fans hung banners: “Garver, once a Mariner, always a Mariner.” – “Garver, once a Mariner, always a Mariner.” That image seems to prove that in the hearts of fans, Mitch Garver never really left.
Concluding his post, he wrote:
“I don’t know where the future will take me, but a part of my heart will always remain in Seattle. Thank you for giving me unforgettable years.”
With that simple gratitude, Mitch Garver closed a beautiful chapter in his career – a chapter of faith, effort, and pure love for baseball. No matter which team his future belongs to, he will always be a part of Mariners history – where people will remember not only a player, but also a man who loved, was grateful, and fought for the shirt he wore.
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