JACOB TURNER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Miami Marlins Prospect Jacob Turner Continues to Sit and Wait
Jacob Turner sits and waits. The former 1st round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers (9th overall), Turner was the main prize in a trade with the Miami Marlins that brought the Tigers back shortstop, Omar Infante, and starting pitcher, Anibal Sanchez; two keys players who played pivotal roles for the Tigers during their postseason run last year. Infante and Sanchez are continuing...
Detroit Tigers trade Jacob Turner: all in for 2012
The Detroit Tigers have just pulled a trade with the Florida Marlins (pending physicals) that brings Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante to Detroit in exchange for top prospects Jacob Turner, catcher Rob Brantly, and another rising pitcher, 6’8” lefty Brian Flynn (AA Erie).
The two teams also exchanged compensation picks in next year’s draft. The Tigers will bump up some in that...
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: priority position
It’s funny how a surge by the Detroit Tigers can quiet the storm. Jim Leyland’s team has won 10 of their last 12 games and are within 1.5 games of the 1st place White Sox. The top 2 teams in the sluggish AL Central will square off at Comerica Park this weekend for bragging rights.
A few short weeks ago most fans were in a full-fledged panic mode. But when a team roughs up the...
Turner, Tigers routed by Angels
DETROIT Jacob Turner had auditions for hisshort-term and long-term future on Tuesday.
He failed both spectacularly in a 13-0 loss to the Angels.
With two weeks until the trade deadline and the Tigers in dire need of aconsistent starter, Turner could have done one of two things with a strongouting against Los Angeles. He could have earned a rotation spot, or he couldhave made himself...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
July 17, 2012
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Turner shows improvement in spot start
DETROIT No one knows if Jacob Turner will make another start for the Detroit Tigers this season, but one question has been answered.
Turner is much more ready to start at this level than he was a year ago.
The Tigers had Turner make three spot starts last season and he went 0-1 with an 8.53 ERA against the Los Angeles Angels, the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles.
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June 21, 2012
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Jacob Turner Recalled From Toledo, Will Make 2012 Debut Today
As expected, Jacob Turner was recalled from the minor leagues following Wednesday night’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He will be effectively taking the place of Drew Smyly, who has been on the disabled list with a blister on his throwing hand since June 11. Smyly isn’t eligible to come off the DL until next Tuesday, but his finger is apparently feeling much better, so...
Via Tigers Den Blog
June 21, 2012
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Turner's 2012 debut features hometown, mentor ties
DETROIT When Jacob Turner takes the mound Thursday against his hometown team, someone in the opposing dugout will be watching him with pride.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is both a mentor and friend to Turner, a St. Louis native who attended Westminster Christian Academy, the same school Matheny's son, Tate, attends.
"I'm a fan of Jacob's," Matheny...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
June 20, 2012
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Jacob Turner pitches for Lakeland
Jacob Turner is back on the mound.
Turner, who dealt with shoulder problems in spring training, made his 2012 debut for Single-A Lakeland Monday night. Turner pitched four innings without allowing a hit or a run. He did walk two batters, but picked off one of them.
Turner, the Tigers' first-round pick in 2009, is considered their top pitching prospect. He spent most of last...
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April 23, 2012
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Detroit Tigers hot stove rumors
The Detroit Tigers and the hot stove have been getting nice and cozy lately. Big names such as Yoennis Cespedes, Jacob Turner, Placido Polanco, Brennan Boesch, Gio Gonzalez, Joel Zumaya, Daniel Murphy, and plenty more continue to be tossed around the rumor mill.
Joel Zumaya
Eventually something is going to stick and the Tigers will have a new face or two on their roster. Let’s...
Jacob Turner Scouting Report
An anonymous scout wrote up a report on Jacob Turner for us.read more
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