GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A year ago, Justin Turner was in camp on a minor league deal, trying to jump-start a career stalled after the New York Mets abruptly severed ties. His presence was as much a testament to his relationship with Dodgers bench coach Tim Wallach, a fellow Cal State Fullerton alum, as it was to the Dodgers' needs.Now, he's among the Dodgers' core players and working with a new $2.5 million contract. Good things tend to happen to players who bat .