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Angels: 5 big free agents who will not sign in LA this offseason

By Daniel Preciado

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros hits a two run single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 16, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros hits a two run single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 16, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Justin Turner

Justin Turner, a recent World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is amongst the best third basemen on the open market this winter. However, as we all know, the Angels signed the best third baseman on the market last offseason. Anthony Rendon is a franchise cornerstone and will likely finish his career out with the Halos.

Turner’s career arc is certainly something to behold as he had as much of a rags to riches story as you can find. Turner is one of the most underrated superstars in the game and it is a shame that the Halos likely have no use for him.

Turner will be 36 years old heading into the 2021 season and will likely receive just a one or two year deal from whoever he signs with. He has shown no intention to leave the Dodgers and his decision has likely been made up even further considering the Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988 last month.

Across just 42 games played in 2020, Turner posted a 140 wRC+ and has not dipped below a 123 wRC+ as a Dodger. He holds a career 130 wRC+ despite a rocky start to his MLB career. The Angels don’t need him, but some team will be lucky to bring aboard his services this offseason.

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