It’s January 20th and Justin Turner is still not a Dodger. After a World Series win and a career of big hits and community service in LA, the thinking was that this contract wouldn’t take long to get done. And, despite his age, he remains a potent, middle-of-the-order bat. Moreover, the team has a clear need for the third baseman.
Of course, the reported hold up in a deal is the number of years Turner is seeking. The 36-year-old is said to be asking for a 4 year deal while the Dodgers prefer to offer 2 years.