The Marlins, Pirates, Tigers are the finalist for free agent pitcher Derrick Turnbow. Turnbow has struggled over the past three seasons, but owns a career 4.30 ERA in 257 appearances, making some think a change of scenery is all he needs. Turnbow has had success in Dolphin Stadium, and may intrigued by the idea of playing out of the NL Central, which could hurt the Pirates' chances. The Tigers are also pursuing other options, and one executive said he would be "surprised" if the Tigers land Turnbow.
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Free agent reliever and reclamation project, Derrick Turnbow has signed a 1 year deal with the Texas Rangers ending weeks of speculation of where his next home would be.
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MLB.com is reporting that the Rangers and free agent pitcher Derrick Turnbow have agreed to a minor league deal. Turnbow chose the Rangers because he is familiar with Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux, who was the Brewers pitching coach while Turnbow was in Milwaukee. If Turnbow makes the major league roster, he will receive 925,000 plus incentives. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
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The Marlins, Pirates, Tigers are the finalist for free agent pitcher Derrick Turnbow. Turnbow has struggled over the past three seasons, but owns a career 4.30 ERA in 257 appearances, making some think a change of scenery is all he needs. Turnbow has had success in Dolphin Stadium, and may intrigued by the idea of playing out of the NL Central, which could hurt the Pirates' chances. The Tigers are also pursuing other options, and one executive said he would be "surprised" if the Tigers land Turnbow.
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