Dodgers fans blue over Turner
Last night I dreamed that Justin Turner, my favorite baseball player, is leaving the Dodgers for the Boston Red Sox. My Justin, who will always be the face of the Dodgers, was a real human being, who along with his wife, Kourtney, did marvelously caring services for the Los Angeles community. My dream can’t be real, so I will sit down with my morning cup of coffee and The L.A. Times, knowing that Justin will be a Dodger for the rest of his career. Don’t wake me up. Barbara Marcus
Sherman Oaks
I was sad to read of Justin Turner joining the Red Sox. Besides the loss of his bat and glove, we will miss his contributions to the community, especially his association with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
As a 30-year platelet donor and volunteer at CHLA, I had the opportunity to meet Justin at the hospital a few years ago. He was so kind to me and my daughter. Stephen Mirkin North Hollywood
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Two years ago I acquired a rescue dog who had a reddish fur coat. I named him Turner. Just like JT, the dog has remained loyal. Just want to say farewell to Justin Turner and thank him for the many great memories.
Wayne Kamiya
El Segundo
I know there are probably a lot of Dodger fans upset with the lack of signing other free agents and the notable Dodgers who have left. Think back to the 1970s, when the Dodgers brought up Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes and Bill Russell. They had a great run through 1981. Give the young talent a chance. Russell Morgan
Carson
First Kiké & Joc and now JT. When you lose your heart and soul, you die. I wonder if Kershaw’s decision to stay would’ve been different had he known certain teammates would be leaving.
Eddie Barron
Los Angeles
The corporate world no longer retains faithful employees long enough to earn a gold watch. The Dodgers no longer retain players long enough to honor a number on the stadium beams.
So long to Cody Bellinger after his slumping years and now to JT and his enthusiasm that brought recognition for his compassionate foundation as much as his skills. There could be no further evidence that the concept of “home team” is a figment of loyal fans’ imagination. Shelley Rivlin
Encino
As Dodger fans everywhere await Santa gifting them with a shiny, expensive superstar, I hope they have not rented the film “Moneyball” for their holiday sports viewing. It is more than a little ironic that the Dodgers are taking heat for using techniques made admirable by Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics. Ralph Martinez
Arcadia