Yardbarker: Derrick Turnbow

Looking at the free agent market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:00 -0500

The past two years the Pittsburgh Pirates have done very little to make any changes in the off-season through the free agent market.Last year we saw them unsuccessfully try to sign Daniel Cabrera, Rocco Baldelli, and Derrick Turnbow, although in hindsight, none of those deals looked to be any good (actually, they didn't look astounding at the time either). Cabrera had a 6.00 ERA and a 1.98 WHIP

The Legend of Bobby Jenks: The Drunken, Violent, Second Coming of Christ with the 100 MPH Fastball and Self-Diagnosed Bad Back

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:10:26 -0500

The incredible of legend of White Sox closer Bobby Jenks continues to grow. As described in a new book Odd Men Out by Matt McCarthy, Jenks was brash, lazy, and a drunk during his time in the Angels farm system. Here is an excerpt, with McCarthy describing Jenks' arrival in Mesa: Mitch froze after his eighth throw to me. From his expression I thought he'd either pulled a muscle or seen a ghost. Turning around, I saw a tall, overweight, bald man getting out of a truck. Mitch walked t...

Rangers Sign Turnbow

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:38:00 -0500

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.

Rangers Win Turnbow Sweepstakes

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:46:05 -0500

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.

Turnbow Update

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:24:08 -0500

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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There are only three MLB teams linked to a possible signing of "relief" "pitcher" Derrick Turnbow. Click the link to find out if you're one of the unlucky three

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:57:02 -0500

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Phillies Interested in Turnbow

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:58:10 -0500

The Deroit Free Press is reporting that the Phillies are one of the final five teams in the hunt for free agent pitcher Derrick Turnbow. Turnbow got baseball's attention in 2005 when he went 7-1 with 39 saves and a 1.74 ERA for the Milwaukee Brewers. Since then Turnbow struggled with control and had horiffic seasons in 2006 (4-9, 6.87 ERA), and 2007 (4-5, 4.63), before being sidelined with a muscular imbalance in his throwing shoulder after appearing on only 8 games in 2008.

Turnbow did not have surgery on his shoulder, but it's said he'll be 100% by the start of spring training.

The other four teams in the Turnbow sweepstakes are the Tigers, Pirates, Marlins, and Rays.

A healthy Turnbow would be an excellent addition to already one of the National League's best bullpens. I'm just not sure if the Phillies are a legitimate home for Turnbow. Prior to his injury, Turnbow expressed the desire to close again, and with Brad Lidge cemented as the closer, he will not get that opportunity here in Philadelphia. Detroit or Florida might be a better fit for him. Should he be willing to accept a role as a seventh inning reliever, the City of Brotherly Love would welcome him with open arms.

Quick Links

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:31:27 -0500

Not much time, but here's what I could come up with on Wednesday: [PirateFest plans unveiled] Woot! Jan. 23-25 at the convention center. Kids 14 and under get in free. 10 bucks for adults. Ticket-buyers get a code to buy single-game tickets before everyone else. See you there. [The Pirates don't ...

Pirates interested in Turnbow

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:03:54 -0500

I suppose every GM has a weakness. For a over year now, I've been intrigued watching Neal Huntington try to rebuild the Pirates, trying to figure out his plan of attack, how feasible it is, how he's different from Dave Littlefield, etc. One thing is inextricably clear: Huntington loves relievers ...

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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:35:47 -0500

Bush vs. Parra: Why the Brewers messed up

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:30:09 -0500

Like most Brewers fans, I was stunned Sunday afternoon. First I have to sit at Miller Park and watch our offense not do much of anything and lose a tough game in 10 innings. Then, as my buddies and I were driving home, I heard Breaking News. The Brewers were optioning Dave Bush to Nashville. No, not sending Manny Parra to Triple A or cutting ties with Derrick Turnbow, but sending a quality arm to the Minors. I know many fans are fine with this move as many have given up on Bush's ability as a starter. I, however, think this is a grave mistake by management.

Get Your Gagne Insurance

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:50:50 -0500

We're only into the second week of the season, but fantasy owners who drafted Eric Gagne are starting to worry that their investment is in jeapordy. So what do you to when you want to protect your investment? You buy insurance. In this case, the insurance policy goes by two names - David Riske and Derrick Turnbow, two former closers who are currently pitching in setup roles for the Brewers, but are also waiting in the wings if Gagne reverts to the player who got rocked in almost every outing with Boston last season. He has already blown two saves so far this season, so the grumblings about him heading toward another implosion are not unwarranted. There have been reports from Milwaukee that the velocity on his fastball has been hovering in the high eighties. That is in stark contrast to the player who was once a dominant closer for the Dodgers and humming fastballs by hitters at close to 100 mph. Here is the 2008 statistical look at all three pitchers: Read the full article at: http://www.thefantasysportsforum.com/article.php?ID=255

The Brewers Bullpen is juiced

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:51:33 -0500

In the past three months, the Brewers have added two players who have been suspended for PED's and another one named in the Mitchell Report. To go along with one they already had.

Is Derrick Turnbow's hair the best player on the Brewers?

Sat, 13 May 2006 20:20:34 -0500

This is kind of creepy, but when your a Brewers fan and your team is bad year after year, maybe you resort to making and playing with dolls. Only single-seat and standing-room tickets remain for Derrick Turnbow bobblehead day at Miller Park, and all fans will get a Turnbow figure with "real" doll hair. "I think it's pretty funny," said the bushy-haired Turnbow, who was referred to by Padres broadcaster Matt Vasgersian earlier this week as "the Brewers' unmade bed." "I think it kind of looks better than my real hair," Turnbow said with a laugh. "It's definitely an honor."