Morosi: Justin Turner a fit for the Cubs

Turner seems like a good professional hitter to add if you get a big bat that doesn't have to play DH, but I'm not sure there's a strong contract match for the 39 year old who turned down 13.4 million to get to free agency.

please no. 

No thank you.

11 hours ago, Transmogrified Tiger said:

Turner seems like a good professional hitter to add if you get a big bat that doesn't have to play DH, but I'm not sure there's a strong contract match for the 39 year old who turned down 13.4 million to get to free agency.

Bingo. I wouldn't mind JT taking the Wisdom role, but not at that price.

I'd be totally cool with him, but only at 1B. Honestly I would expect him to bounce back to the 125 hitter he was in the NL and I give him credit for switching leagues and still posting a respectable 114. I've seen a lot of hitters initially struggle with that change. He has a good approach, still plenty of power, batted ball numbers are good, lots of FBs and LDs. He's a fine alternative to trading for Alonso if you ask me.