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          New York Mets

          Turner hustle irked front office

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 9, 2013, 09:15 PM ET
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          Justin Turner

          Justin Turner

          #2 3B
          New York Mets

          2013 STATS

          • GM86

          • HR2

          • RBI16

          • R12

          • OBP.319

          • AVG.280

          LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A Mets official finally offered a reason for Justin Turner's non-tender.

          The source told ESPNNewYork.com that Turner's propensity for not running hard irked the front office, which had finally seen enough.

          Turner, arbitration-eligible, likely was due to make less than $1 million in 2014.

          He should have no trouble finding a job this offseason. Among Turner's longtime fans is Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez.