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The statement released by Major League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon noticeably unsigned by anyone, it should be noted was stunning, for a couple of reasons.First was the way the anonymous MLB powers-that-be went after Justin Turner, throwing the Dodgers third baseman under the proverbial bus for ignoring MLB rules and joining his teammates on the field to celebrate his teams World Series championship. it is clear that Turner chose to disregard the agreed-upon joint protocols J.P. Crawford Jersey And Turners decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong And When MLB Security raised the matter of being on the field with Turner, he emphatically refused to comply.That last one raises a question: Who, exactly, are the people employed by MLB Security? Grade-school cro sing guards? Freshmen hall monitors?MORE: Turner had just tested positive for a virus thats killed more than 220,000 Americans and MLB decided that I dont want to stay inside was enough of a reason to let him do whatever the hell he wanted.And thats part of the second, equally stunning part of the statement. Commi sioner Rob Manfred and MLB are clearlytaking the we a sume no responsibility position in this situation. Turner should have been physically stopped from coming onto the field. And he should have been physically removed from the fieldonce he got out there.Sure, the optics of a World Series champion being removed from the field would have looked bad, but if the choice is bad optics vs. family members of players po sibly becoming infected with a virus thats killed so many Americans? Thats an easy choice, and MLB swung and mi sed at that one like they were flailing at a Blake Snell Game 6 slider.By the way, the Dodgers are at fault for allowing Turner on the field, too. They dont get a free pa s here, either.And thats not even bringing up the way MLB bungled Turners COVID-positive result. The tests Robinson Cano Jersey from Monday, it was reported, didnt show up to the Utah lab on time, so MLB didnt get a result until after Game 6 had started. And when Turners test came up inconclusive, a conclusive result wasnt known until the seventh inning.How does that happen during the World Series? Seriously?MLBs not-our-fault approach to this debacle is almost as revolting as Turners decision to come back on the field and sit down for a team photo, mask-le s, next to his mask-le s manager, Dave Roberts, a man who has previously had cancer and is in a higher-risk group because of that history. Almost.Heres MLBs full statement:Immediately upon receiving notice from the laboratory of a positive test, protocols were triggered, leading to the removal of Justin Turner from last nights game. Turner was placed into isolation for the safety of those around him. However, following the Dodgers victory, it is clear that Turner chose to disregard the Mike Marjama Jersey agreed-upon joint protocols and the instructions he was given regarding the safety and protection of others. While a desire to celebrate is understandable, Turners decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong and put everyone he came in contact with at risk. When MLB Security raised the matter of being on the field with Turner, he emphatically refused to comply.The Commi sioners Office is beginning a full investigation into this matter and will consult with the Players A sociation within the parameters of the joint 2020 Operations Manual.Last Erik Swanson Jersey night, nasal swabs were conducted on the Dodgers traveling party. Both the Rays and Dodgers were tested again today and their travel back to their home cities will be determined after being approved by the appropriate authorities.MORE: Turner, who is now officially a free agent, spent his seven years with the Dodgers evolving into an unquestioned team leader, on the field and in the clubhouse. Without his years of sacrifice and selfle s dedication to the Dodgers, the franchise almost certainly doesnt win the 2020 World Series.But leadership is making the hard decisions in the best interests of others at the very toughest moments, doing whats right when its hard to do the right thing. And at that critical moment, when he should have been thinking of the health and safety of others, he chose the most selfish option po sible.Turner should have thought something like this: This sucks. I wish I could be out there celebrating with my teammates. But you know what? I just tested positive for a virus thats helped kill more than 220,000 Americans and infected millions more. Maybe I should just sit here and celebrate later.Instead, his actions told us exactly what he was likely thinking: Fit. Lets go.As mentioned in the statement, MLB is conducting an investigation. What, exactly, that means is anyones gue s. Turner absolutely should face punishment. Serious punishment, in the form of a suspension and ahefty fine.Will baseball do that, though? No Justus Sheffield Jersey way of knowing.And, though they are two totally different things, it will feel weird if Turners suspended for thiswhile the Astros players received no punishments for their sign-stealing scandal. And you know the Dodgers fans havent forgotten about that; remember how harshly they booed Manfred after the Game 6 clincher?This was just a disastrous end to the 2020 season and theres enough blame to go around.