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The Washington Nationals called top infield prospect Trea Turner up this afternoon in a "surprising" move. So what role will Turner fill for the Nationals? What did manager Matt Williams and GM Mike Rizzo say about the decision to call him up? What can Nats fans who haven't been pining away for the day when the Nationals would #freetreaturner and following him in the minors expect from the 22-year-old infielder?
We aren't in the nation's capital today -- no one wants to pay us to cover the team in person on a daily basis so we have to pick our spots [sad face emoticon] -- so we thought we'd just collect everything we've seen out there today on the internet that might help you get to know Turner better and get a better idea of what to expect going forward...
Baseball America on Trea Turner:
What To Expect: Trea Turner http://t.co/tioX1lBbj5
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) August 21, 2015
Turner on Turner:
Trea Turner, from getting the call to driving here early in the morning: "It's been wild. A dream come true."
— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) August 21, 2015
Trea Turner was watching "Straight Outta Compton" when he found out he was getting called up to #Nats. He recommends the movie.
— Jacob Emert (@JacobEmert) August 21, 2015
Trea Turner, from getting the call to driving here early in the morning: "It's been wild. A dream come true."
— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) August 21, 2015
Since so (so, so) many of you are asking, Trea Turner will wear No. 7.
— Dan Kolko (@masnKolko) August 21, 2015
Turner said his parents, girlfriend, best friends, aunts and uncles, etc. are coming to watch his debut. So many people he lost track.
— Chase Hughes (@chasehughesCSN) August 21, 2015
Williams on Turner from pregame:
Williams said Turner will get opportunities, possibly including starts, but didn't commit to any particular plan for playing time.
— Andrew Simon (@AndrewSimonMLB) August 21, 2015
Williams said Turner will get opportunities, possibly including starts, but didn't commit to any particular plan for playing time.
— Andrew Simon (@AndrewSimonMLB) August 21, 2015
Turner said 2B (where he played last two games) is diff for him, said everything is flipped. He trusts himself to play either, tho.
— Jacob Emert (@JacobEmert) August 21, 2015
Rizzo on Turner quotes:
Rizzo says Turner has had to adjust to each level: "We're not expecting him to be the savior of the offense or the savior of the ballclub."
— Andrew Simon (@AndrewSimonMLB) August 21, 2015
Rizzo said Turner will "inject speed, youth and athleticism" into roster. #Nats will "find opportunities to utilize his skill set."
— Andrew Simon (@AndrewSimonMLB) August 21, 2015
Rizzo on Turner: "We don't expect him to be the savior of this offense or this team."
— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) August 21, 2015
Random Turner stuff:
For #Nationals fans... Here's Trea Turner's base hit spray chart for this year... Lots of infield base hits. pic.twitter.com/559ep4PfY8
— Daren Willman (@darenw) August 21, 2015
Desmond on the Nats' glut of infielders w/ Turner now up: "This is about winning right now. It's not about personal agendas."
— Andrew Simon (@AndrewSimonMLB) August 21, 2015
Trea Turner was working out at second base before today's game. #Nats #Nationals #MLB
— William Ladson (@washingnats) August 21, 2015
I hope the Nats give Turner time at short. They could use his glove there as well as his bat and legs.
— keithlaw (@keithlaw) August 21, 2015
The Nats called up Trea Turner. Their offense needs help and in Year of the Prospect, maybe a 22yo is the answer: http://t.co/OIbultF9iR
— Mike Oz (@mikeoz) August 21, 2015
Trea Turner called up from @SyracuseChiefs, set to make @MLB debut. @MLB's #12/@Nationals' #2: http://t.co/BQYm0peooY pic.twitter.com/59SE6iEYEk
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 21, 2015