Trea Turner, the former shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently shared his reasons for signing with the Philadelphia Phillies instead of returning to LA. As it turns out, the Dodgers didn’t offer Turner a contract, despite assuring him that they would pursue him in free agency.
But Turner holds no grudges against the Dodgers, saying that he understands that it’s a business decision. He commended the team’s president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, for his communication during his time in LA. However, once Turner was no longer on the Dodgers’ roster, communication ceased.
Despite not receiving an offer from the Dodgers, Turner landed a lucrative deal with the Phillies, worth over $300 million. Turner believes that the relationships he built with the Dodgers were beneficial for him and that he enjoyed his time in LA.
For the Phillies, the addition of Turner is a significant boost to their lineup. Coming off a National League pennant-winning season, the Phillies hope that Turner’s signing will help them build on their success.
So what does this mean for sports bettors? With Turner’s addition to the Phillies’ roster, their chances of winning the NL East and possibly even the World Series have improved. Keep an eye on the Phillies this season, as they look to make a deep playoff run with their star shortstop leading the way.