On Friday, we heard news that Justin Turner declined to exercise an option that would keep him in Boston one more year. Regardless of whether he wants to stay here, there was never any doubt that he would do this, as he’s worth significantly more on the open market than what the option would have paid him, and the purpose of constructing his contract in this manner was to essentially reduce last year’s CBT liability. But if the Sox want him back (and he’s a reaaallllly good fit, considering the Sox need both right-handed power and someone to backup the corner infield spots) they’ll have to pay up, as his list of suitors reportedly already includes the NL Champion Diamondbacks.
Red Sox News & Links: So Long Justin Turner?
