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Trea Turner forcing Phillies fans to finally admit they were wrong

Trea Turner has had a rollercoaster first three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite being named an All-Star Game starter in 2024 and being a key contributor in the team’s lineup, Turner hasn’t won over every Phillies fan.

Some fans don’t believe Turner was worth the $300 million contract the Phillies gave him before the 2023 season. If the first four months of his contract were any indication, it seemed as though the fans were right. That was until Phillies fans decided to show their support for the struggling star by giving Turner a standing ovation in a home game against the Kansas City Royals on Aug.