It has been over a month since offseason started in Major League Baseball. While the MLB world was wondering why the Boston Red Sox were not making any serious moves after a disastrous season in 2022, it seems like they are finally doing some good business. But it is not their signing that has been a topic to debate, but a saucy comment from a Red Sox star has become a talking point on the internet.

Notably, the Red Sox signed veteran slugger Justin Turner on a two-year deal. But something strange took place when Turner’s previous team, LA Dodgers, bid him goodbye. The current utility player of the Red Sox, Kike Hernandez, who used to play for the Dodgers, welcomed his former teammate Turner with a cheeky comment, which resulted in the baseball fans going gaga over the two players.

How did baseball fans react to Justin Turner joining the Red Sox?

LA Dodgers, in their farewell message to Turner, called him a leader, all-star, World Series Champion, and Roberto Clemente Award winner and reminded him of his impact in LA over the last few years that a day got named after him. To this tweet, former Dodgers’ utility player Kike Hernandez replied, “Don’t worry guys! He’s in good hands!!” (with a smirking emoticon on the side).

“Honestly, I Don’t Think Much Has Changed” – Justin Turner Takes A Look Back As The Longest Tenured LA Dodgers Position Player

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Whereas fans not only welcomed Turner to the Red Sox, but some of the Dodgers fans also said they missed having Hernandez on their team. 

Fans were overjoyed with the fact that Turner and Hernandez will be back together again, however, this time for a different team.

How did the last season of Turner go with the Dodgers?

Turner played third base and designated hitter in 2022, appearing in 128 games and batting.278 with 13 home runs and 81 RBIs.  At 25.0 feet per second, he had the slowest sprint speed of any major league third baseman.

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Turner, however, had shown interest in staying with the Dodgers, making an offer of a $16 million option for the coming season. But in November, the Dodgers declined that offer, and he ended up being a free agent. Now that the two World Champions are reunited in the Red Sox, how do you think this pairing will work for the Red Sox in the coming season? Let us know in the comments below!