In Tijuana, Justin Turner refuses to let his baseball career die

TIJUANA, Mexico — A white Maserati was parked outside the main entrance of Toros Mobil Park, six hours before first pitch on Tuesday. It stood out, of course — the conspicuous conveyance of a star in a league largely devoid of them.The Maserati meant Justin Turner had arrived.Turner is the big name south of the border, there only because no one wanted him north of it. None of the 30 big league clubs would offer the 41-year-old a guaranteed contract. None would sign him to a minor league deal. No one thought he was even worth a spring training camp invite. The two-time All-Star and 17-year veteran even called several teams and asked to be signed.“Nothing came of it,” he said.In that world, he’s been written off as old, washed, and a bastion of a game that’s passed him by.Advertisement