The Chicago Cubs have finalized their $6 million, one-year contract with Justin Turner. The 40-year-old Turner went through workouts with the team Thursday before its opening game of spring training.

That opportunity should not be wasted. Tucker will likely explore free agency after this season in Chicago. Hoyer is in the final year of his contract with the Cubs. Craig Counsell will have to make more of an impact as the highest-paid manager in the game. A strong farm system remains largely intact, leaving a lot of prospects for win-now trades.

One thing that Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has accomplished in building his roster for the season ahead is adding a group of players who have extensive postseason experience. Justin Turner will be the next to join the fold.