The Seattle Mariners had a disappointing 2024 season, winning 85 games and falling one game short of a wild-card berth. They've now missed the postseason in back-to-back years after snapping their two-decade postseason drought in 2022.

Maybe it was the chance to watch Cactus League games via free webcast or perhaps even in-person, seeing the sunshine and feeling the warmth literally and metaphorically, hearing the familiar sounds of the ballpark and watching young prospects shine.

Justin Turner recently lashed out at his former team for their unsuccessful offseason. Here's what the slugger had to say.