After years of playing for major league teams, Justin Turner is looking forward to an emotional end to his career: he wants to “retire as a Dodger.” Turner, who spent nine seasons with the Dodgers, has repeatedly said that his time with the Los Angeles team was the most important and meaningful period of his career.
According to the press, Turner said: “I spent most of my career in L.A. … if I had the opportunity, I would definitely sign a one-day contract with the Dodgers to retire.”
The former player emphasized that the World Series championship ring he won with the Dodgers is one of his most profound memories, and he wants to stop at the place that created many beautiful marks in his career.
In fact, Turner’s expressed desire for a “one-day contract” is something that has been supported by many teams and fans.
While he is currently playing – according to Forbes, Turner still hopes to play more the ultimate goal is clearly to return to the Dodgers to complete his journey.
On the professional side, Turner can still be trusted with his vast experience, locker room leadership and understanding of Dodgers culture. A one-day contract would allow him to “retire” in his dream jersey and would also be a thank you to the fans who have supported him for many years.
While there has been no official announcement from the Dodgers about bringing Turner back for a one-day contract, his wish has been widely circulated and received a lot of sympathy. For many fans, this would be a meaningful moment – when one of the iconic faces of the current Dodgers era returns to say goodbye properly.
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