Dodgers Re-Sign Justin Turner
- Updated: December 13, 2016
According to Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed third basemen Justin Turner.
The Dodgers identified three targets for this winter: Rich Hill, Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. Sounds like they’ll land them all.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) December 12, 2016
Alanna Rizzo of the Dodgers shared her thoughts on the news.
If in fact, @redturn2 comes back to #Dodgers, only remaining need is to solidify 2B. Team has a plethora of pitching to trade for 2B.
— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) December 12, 2016
Rob Fukazi reported further information on the news.
Big Red is back @Dodgers agree to 4 year $64 million deal with @redturn2 Justin Turner
— Rob Fukuzaki (@abc7rob) December 12, 2016
Turner is coming off his best season as a pro where he hit 27 home runs to go along with 34 doubles. Turner was a major priority on the Dodgers wish list along with Rich Hill and Kenley Jansen.
Now that the Dodgers have re-signed both of those players they will look to the solidify the second base position. Welcome back JT!
As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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