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This oft-criticized Cubs offseason signing has turned things around in a big way

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Love him or hate him, Justin Turner is someone who is going to ride out the entire season with the Chicago Cubs.

That didn't always appear to be the case. The veteran infielder and DH started the season out rather slowly (though some of that could be attributed to sporadic playing time) and wasn't really showing anything that could be called "slug."

Justin Turner’s pinch-hit prowess shows why the Cubs are keeping him for the long haul

However, as the season has gone on, Turner has shown his value to the team as more than a clubhouse leader and comedy relief.