There arguably wasn't a player more consistent for the Seattle Mariners in 2024 than starting catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh was tasked with catching and calling pitches for arguably the best starting rotation in baseball.

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson addressed the entire team together for the first time at Spring Training, and some players say they're thankful he's at the helm.

PEORIA, Ariz. — It seems like everywhere you look down here at Spring Training, you'll see a former Mariners player. Hall of Famers Edgar Martinez and Ichiro are in Peoria, along with Michael Saunders, Franklin Gutierrez, Mike Cameron, all helping with the team. Alvin Davis is here. Jay Buchner has arrived.

It's fair to question how the players on the M's feel about ownership, the front office and the lack of spending, but having your team leader bought into the manager is certainly something that can't be ignored.