"The fact that they missed the playoffs by one game, and didn't go out and add an impact bat or two when you have the best pitching staff in baseball," former Mariners infielder Justin Turner told USA TODAY Sports, "just seems absurd to me."

Mariner Justin Turner was blunt about Seattle's lack of spending and more. Here's how Mariners players responded to the viral story.

Their lack of spending to improve their lineup is potentially preventing them from being true contenders for the World Series, and it prompted a rather critical review of their offseason from former Mariners infielder Justin Turner,