“Just retire already” – Justin Turner signing with Blue Jays on one-year deal ignites mixed reactions from fans

Justin Turner is heading north of the US border as he joins the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year deal from free agency market.

“Just retire already” – Justin Turner signing with Blue Jays on one-year deal ignites mixed reactions from fans

Justin Turner (Image via The Boston Globe)

After weeks and months of speculation, renowned MLB star Justin Turner, finally made a decision regarding his future. The 39-year-old free agent is going north of the US border and joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year deal.

This comes after this topic took speed in the past few days. Reports had emerged that Turner was drawing significant interest from the Blue Jays and could make his decision this week. The talks have now turned true as the former Los Angeles Dodgers star inked a one-year contract.

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Turner has now joined the Toronto-based outfit on a $13 million deal. Multiple reports suggest that he could make an additional $1.5 million on performance based bonuses.

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Last season, Turner once again displayed his offensive capabilities. While appearing for the Boston Red Sox, he slammed 23 home runs and reached a career high 96 RBIs while batting with an average of .276.

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins has hailed the qualities of Turner and called the two-time All-Star an “exemplary leader” in the clubhouse.

Justin Turner has proven himself not only as an exceptional player on the field, but also an exemplary leader in the clubhouse. Justin’s history of delivering in big moments and his consistent pursuit of winning are admirable traits... We couldn’t be more excited for the impact Justin will have on our franchise both on and off the field.
Toronto Blue GM Ross Atkins on Justin Turner as per MLB.com.

Fans throw in mixed reactions as Justin Turner joins Blue Jays

Despite his age, Justin Turner was one of the most sought out free agent in the MLB market. His experience of playing on the highest level made him one of the players to look out for.

Several big market teams had been trying to land his signature and get him on board. In the end, the veteran slugger picked Toronto as his next destination.

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Justin Turner while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers (Image via LA Times)

As the Blue Jays celebrate the arrival of Turner, there is mixed reactions from the fans. While some have congratulated him for this move and wished him well, some have questioned his capabilities going forward given his age. One user appeared to take a dig at him and wrote, “Just retire already,”. Check out that and some other reactions from this development on X below:

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As the fans have given their say in this matter, it is now up to Turner to prove some of his doubters wrong. It will be interesting to see how he mixes up with star hitters of the team in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette as the team starts preparing for the 2024 season.

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