Sure enough, he ended up signing a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. The Phillies, it seemed, had other ideas. In early January they signed Chris Turner, who spent most of last season with the world champion Yankees, to a minor league contract. And, with that, a spring-training competition was born. Throw runners out and call a good game.
Any offense is a plus.
Turner calls a good game. So does Bennett. Asked if this was one of the best competitions in camp, Bowa nodded emphatically. Plus I like the mentality of the Northeast. Now with his sixth organization, Turner said playing for a team with the Yankees' tradition was an eye-opening experience.