When the Dodgers decreased Justin Turner’s choice at the start of the offseason, almost everybody– consisting of Turner– believed he would certainly be back on a various offer. But the means the offseason played out, JT wound up finalizing with the Red Sox, which came to be authorities on Friday.
Also on Friday, Los Angeles energy guy Chris Taylor took a seat with our very own Doug McKain to speak about a selection of subjects, consisting of the charity golf occasion Taylor’s CT3 Foundation is holding following week. (If you remain in the location, you ought to absolutely go. It’s a great occasion and also sustains Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.)
Among the subjects Doug and also CT3 talked about was deep space left in the Dodgers club by JT’s departure.
“Obviously losing a couple guys, especially JT, he was sort of always our vocal leader. So it’ll be interesting to see how that dynamic plays out. I know we brought in a couple guys. We brought in J.D. Martinez and J-Hey [Jason Heyward]. Those guys are well respected throughout the league and everything I’ve heard about them is, everybody looks up to them and it’ll be great to have those guys in the clubhouse.
“For me, I’ve always been more of a lead by example. I think most people know I’m not the most vocal guy. But I like to think that I do things the right way and I prepare the right way and hopefully that can rub off on some of the younger guys. And I’d like to think that they respect the way I go about my business.”
Hearing Taylor reference Heyward is intriguing; although he authorized a minor-league agreement, Heyward has actually been exercising at Dodger Stadium, has a storage locker there, and also has actually currently picked his brand-new consistent number. There are a great deal of signs that Heyward will be offered every chance to gain a place on the group, and also his leadership high qualities need to go to the very least component of the factor.
Taylor likewise states Martinez, who has actually been applauded throughout his occupation for his leadership abilities and also currently has a close connection with an additional L.A. leader, Mookie Betts.
The Dodgers will absolutely miss out on Justin Turner, and also you can not simply change what he offered the club. But at the very least it appears they’re maintaining that leadership in mind as they construct their 2023 lineup.
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