Mariners players react to firing of Dan Wilson

Players were alerted that an announcement might be forthcoming when they got their daily schedule texted to them with an added team meeting prior to Sunday's series finale, which the Mariners won 7-3. Wilson managed the game, knowing it was his last, including two mid-inning defensive changes to allow fan appreciation moments for both J.P. Crawford and Randy Arozarena , both of whom are set to become free agents this season.

Postgame, he read a statement to the media in which he called it a "very difficult day" – a variation on the oft-memed Wilson phrase "tough one tonight" – and said he was still processing the decision.

"We love this city, we love the community, and we appreciate the organization for what it has meant to the family since coming here as a player in '94," said Wilson, on behalf of himself and his family.