Justin Turner

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Two catalysts in bringing Justin Turner to Boston? Kiké Hernández ... (Boston.com)

The former Dodgers teammates – who played together for five years and won a World Series in 2020 – will officially reunite in Boston after Turner signed a one- ...

To say he didn’t have a big part in this would be a lie.” “He’s a really, really good friend of mine … “Only one teammate has had a bigger impact in my career than this man!” Hernández tweeted Friday.

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Justin Turner joins Red Sox, pens formal goodbye to the Dodgers (True Blue LA)

Justin Turner, on the day his new contract with the Red Sox became official, penned a goodbye to the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles.

“Your impact on the team was immense, and you’ll always be a member of the Dodger family.” He gets $8.3 million in 2023, while the player option for $13.4 million in 2024 includes a $6.7-million buyout, I had no idea the opportunity I was going to have to leave my mark on this storied franchise. With it came a formal goodbye to the [Dodgers](https://www.truebluela.com/). “There aren’t enough thank-yous in a lifetime to express how grateful I am to every single person who was a part of making this chapter so special. Turner batted 532 times in 2022, and had 612 plate appearances in 2021. My hope is that I was able to have just a fraction of the impact on you as you all have had on me. [an offense that scored more runs than any other National League team since his arrival](https://stathead.com/tiny/z5Zxo). All of this happened while being embraced by so many Angelinos and Dodger fans across the world. At the end of the day, I was just trying to make the club and prove to Ned Colletti that I was worth the gamble he took on me. I grew from a 25th man, to an everyday 3rd baseman, to a two-time All-Star (thanks to you, the fans) to a I was excited for so many reasons, joining a historic franchise that saw players like Jackie, Koufax, Fernando, Drysdale, and Newcombe.

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Rafael Devers draws Justin Turner take after Red Sox signing (ClutchPoints)

New Boston Red Sox' player Justin Turner got brutally honest on playing alongside third baseman Rafael Devers.

Although Rafael Devers is a star, the Red Sox still need other hitters to step up during the 2023 campaign. But Turner is a third baseman and the Red Sox happen to have a superstar at the hot corner in Rafael Devers, who recently [inked a massive extension](https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-boston-rafael-devers-11-year-331-million-extension). [joining the Boston Red Sox](https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-justin-turner-signs-with-boston-two-year-contract).

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Dodgers Video: Joe Davis Narrates Thank You For Justin Turner (DodgerBlue.com)

The Boston Red Sox officially signed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to a one-year contract with a player option for 2024.

Thanks for the memories and good luck in your new destination. He is the franchise all-time leader in hit-by-pitches and holds several club postseason records. The 38-year-old joining a new organization brought an end to his tenure with the Dodgers after nine remarkable seasons. Mota wrote as the caption, “For the last #throwbackthursday of the year I want to remember our boys Cody and Justin. Turner finished off his tenure in L.A. [Clayton Kershaw](https://dodgerblue.com/clayton-kershaw-going-to-be-weird-not-having-cody-bellinger-justin-turner-on-dodgers-roster/2022/12/27/) and [Chris Taylor](https://dodgerblue.com/chris-taylor-going-to-miss-former-dodgers-teammates-free-agency/2023/01/06/) both expressed they are going to miss having Turner on the team, and it is an opinion that is likely shared by many of their teammates and Dodgers fans.

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MLB fans react to Justin Turner's switch from Los Angeles Dodgers ... (Sportskeeda)

The Boston Red Sox confirmed the signing of infielder Justin Turner on Friday. After a sluggish start to the offseason, the Red Sox have started to make ...

Justin Turner will add experience and leadership to a roster that is desperatly in need of both. Rafael Devers recently agreed to a 11-year deal to the delight of Red Sox fans. Overall, he has played in over 1000 games for the organization. Turner will enter his 15th season in the league. After a sluggish start to the offseason, the Red Sox have started to make moves in the market. The Boston Red Sox confirmed the signing of infielder Justin Turner on Friday.

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Red Sox sign former Dodgers All-Star Turner to 1-year deal (Boston 25 News)

BOSTON — The Red Sox signed infielder Justin Turner to a one-year contract on Friday, adding a player they hope can help make up for the loss of All-Star ...

In November, he received the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors MLB players for their philanthropic efforts. He hit .278 with 13 homers and 81 RBIs in 128 games after slumping early in the season. Turner entered free agency after the Los Angeles Dodgers declined their $16 million option on him.

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How Patriots coach Bill Belichick helped the Red Sox recruit Justin ... (masslive.com)

Alex Cora badly wanted Justin Turner to sign with the Red Sox, so he called upon Bill Belichick to recruit him via text.

And then I read it and I was like, ‘Wow.’ That’s cool to be honest with you. “That’s like the highlight of the year to be honest with you. It’s unclear exactly what Belichick texted Turner but it surely helped, as Turner left Los Angeles after nine years and [signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Red Sox ](https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/01/red-sox-announce-justin-turner-deal-which-guarantees-15m-includes-player-option.html)that includes a club option for 2024. 2021, as the Red Sox were making a surprise run to the ALCS, “Yeah, Bill texted me the other day. “I got recruited pretty heavily by a lot of guys, both current and former.

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“Don't Worry Guys! He's in Good Hands!!” - Former Teammate and ... (EssentiallySports)

Former LA Dodgers player Justin Turner sign with the Red Sox in free agency and gets welcomed by a former teammate in a wholesome fashion.

But in November, the At 25.0 feet per second, he had the slowest sprint speed of any major league third baseman. [January 6, 2023] He’s in good hands!!” (with a smirking emoticon on the side). Notably, the Red Sox signed veteran slugger Justin Turner on a two-year deal. It has been over a month since offseason started in Major League Baseball.

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Dodgers: Justin Turner Says Goodbye to Los Angeles in A Heartfelt ... (Sports Illustrated)

It is officially an end of an era. The Boston Red Sox and Justin Turner made it official as the Southern California kid inked his one-year deal on Friday ...

The 38-year-old came in from having troubles at the plate and occasionally playing third base to becoming the everyday third baseman and having the Dodgers franchise postseason records in homerun, hits, runs, and RBIs. Hopefully, he can return to the Dodgers organization in some way, shape, or form. The Boston Red Sox and Justin Turner made it official as the Southern California kid inked his one-year deal on Friday with a player option in 2024. Turner embodied what it means to be a Dodger, and fans gravitated toward him like no other. We'll miss Justin Turner, the baseball player, and Justin Turner, the person. will have a new home, and it feels weird to even think about it.

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Red Sox Hand Justin Turner Number 2 . ARE YOU KIDDING ME ? (E2GSports)

In the time honored tradition of the Fenway Sports Group John Henry has chosen to take the low road AGAIN and assigning according to MLB.com's Red Sox 40 ...

You can run down the list of people this team has either disrespected or trashed on their way out the door. The Fenway sports group does not discriminate against who it chooses to try and sully on their way out the door. Yes my friends everything old is new again.

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Dodgers: Justin Turner Expresses Understanding of Baseball as a ... (Dodgers Nation)

Everyone was shocked by the news that Justin Turner would not be returning in Dodger Blue but J.T. understands why.

Get the latest news, rumors, highlights and more right in your inbox every day! and your leadership within the Dodgers organization. One can only assume when that pivotal turning point came for Turner but maybe it was the moment the Dodgers decided to sign designated hitter from Boston, J.D. Here are the official details for his contract with Boston: It came as a surprise when the Dodgers decided not to offer J.T. After nine years with the Dodgers,

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Justin Turner Thanks Dodgers Fans & More After Signing With Red ... (DodgerBlue.com)

Justin Turner shared a heartfelt message for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, coaches and more after signing with the Boston Red Sox.

The Long Beach native hoped to finish his career with the Dodgers, but that probability decreased when they agreed to terms with J.D. Turner received the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award in recognition of his endless charitable work. Turner holds multiple Dodgers postseason records and is the franchise’s all-time leader in hit by pitches.

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Dodgers: Justin Turner Admits Who Swayed Him in His Decision to ... (Sports Illustrated)

The former Dodgers teammates are excited to play alongside each other once again. ... After signing a one-year deal, Justin Turner is headed to Boston, and ...

This is nothing the two-time All-Star can’t handle. The 38-year-old is a career .289 hitter with 164 home runs. The two aim to bring that winning energy to Beantown.

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Dodgers: Justin Turner Admits Former Teammate Was a Big Factor ... (Dodgers Nation)

Kike Hernandez gave Justin Turner all the reason he needed to ultimately sign with the Red Sox after the Dodgers remained unsure.

It’s hard to find a similar bond that the two share with both having been with the Dodgers since 2015 and playing in three World Series together. Keep up to date on every single thing involving your boys in blue! What’s a better way to continue your career than with someone you went through trial and fire with?

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