Former Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was pulled by former L.A. teammate, Kiké Hernandez, to finally signal with the Pink Sox final week.
Though Justin Turner is leaving Los Angeles, the transfer was thrilling for in some ways. One of many essential causes Turner signed with Boston was largely on account of Hernandez. The pair performed collectively for six seasons with the Dodgers earlier than Hernandez left for the Sox.
Hernandez has spent the final two seasons with Boston and appears to take it to an entire new stage now that he will get to play with considered one of his shut pals.
Turner joined MLB Community on Monday to speak about how Hernandez swayed his choice to signal with the Pink Sox.
“I discuss to Kiké on a regular basis, clearly, however he was texting me daily like, ‘Hey, what’s occurring? Did we name you but? Did we Zoom you but? What’s occurring? Let’s go. Okay. I’m going to make a cellphone name.’ And it was on and on and clearly, anybody who follows him on social media is aware of that he was fairly excited, and I feel the sensation is mutual to be again with him as a result of, I don’t assume there’s too many guys which have extra enjoyable taking part in baseball than Kiké so, it’ll be good to be round him once more.”
The 2 pals function an inspiration to at least one one other and can assist elevate one another’s careers additional.
Not solely will JT and Hernandez be reunited, Turner may also be welcomed by different acquainted faces. The Pink Sox have a handful of former Dodger gamers together with Kenley Jansen, Alex Verdugo, and Chris Martin.
Now that JT is on a brand new staff, he could also be comfy together with his environment, however he’ll nonetheless need to barely modify to the taking part in model. With the Pink Sox, the two-time All-Star is predicted to separate time between designated hitter and first base.
However, if it’s one factor JT and Hernandez know find out how to do, it’s win. The duo received a World Sequence title collectively again in 2020, so they’re able to carrying that very same successful mentality to Boston this season.
