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Brewers should release Turnbow

Posted by: gwoelfel on May 1, 2008 at 7:16PM EST

BY GERY WOELFEL

Doug Melvin’s patience has to be running out.

After all, how much longer can the Milwaukee Brewers general manager tolerate Derrick Turnbow’s act.

Turnbow has been, in one word, horrible. Tuesday, against the Cubs, Turnbow was torched again. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up six runs, all earned, while surrendering four walks.

This season, Turnbow has pitched six innings. His ERA is a gruesome 15.63.

It’s time for the Brewers to trade Turnbow, although it’s unlikely any team would want him and his $3.2 million salary.

If the Brewers can’t swing a deal, they should simply release him.

Instead of wasting a roster spot on Turnbow, the Brewers should bring up someone from their Class AAA team, the Nashville Sounds.

Veteran Joe Dillon would be a prime candidate. So would the ever-versatile Vinny Rottino.

Turnbow has had more than his share of opportunities to prove his worth to the Brewers and hasn’t delivered. Melvin knows that all too well.

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(41) Comments

Posted by: Bad_arguments on May 1, 2008 8:36PM EST

Sometimes a change of venue is what is needed. By now, in Milwaukee and the addition of Gagme, this guy is a headcase.

It would be like if the JT went out and hired a better sports writer.

Posted by: Scoop on May 1, 2008 8:43PM EST

TurnBlow is his nickname. I agree, cut him loose!!

Posted by: The Raytown Kid on May 1, 2008 11:30PM EST

they're not quick to give up on a guy that has shown a high 90's fastball and a ankle breaking curveball. I wish he had some more minor league options, as that might help him. But I think the mental part of his game is just shot and a change of scenery would be good for him. He's one of the nicest guys you could ever meet though, and I feel bad for him...

Posted by: Kellen on May 2, 2008 12:05AM EST

He is a junk innings pitcher. He has no confidence to be shattered, so put him in when it doesn't matter. How much would you be willing to do that for when you have an all-star selection under your belt? 3.2 million works for him.

Posted by: Favre4Life on May 2, 2008 2:25AM EST

All pitchers have slumps and bad outings... my opinion would be to keep him for a couple of weeks and if he doesnt start to shine trade em. i much rather see the brewers get something out of him rather than just releasing him. There has to be a team out there where their pitching coach thinks he can help him turn into a star.... but if we look at the bright side of things, it could be worse he could be Barry Zito......

Posted by: Mr B on May 2, 2008 8:14AM EST

With a strong arm and no injury problems I would rather see them send him down. Either way you have to pay him. No one will take him in a trade. See if he can get a bunch of innings in AAA and maybe rebuild what ever he had a couple of years ago.

Posted by: Dude in Disguise on May 2, 2008 8:26AM EST

Finally, something I can agree with GW. 100% release this dead weight if you have no trade options. What a nightmare.

BTW Favre, he has had 2 years of the same thing. 2 weeks will not make a difference. Brewers can't afford a guy who is good 10% of the time.

Let him go to another team and let them have this headache. I like you, Turnbow, but I believe you need a change of scenery.

Posted by: amh on May 2, 2008 9:24AM EST

How would releasing Turnbow and bringing up Dillion or Rottino help witht he Brewers obvious problem of late innning relief? Gagne and Riske haven't exactly been stellar either.

I agree Turnbow needs to go. He hasn't been the same since Kolb took his job a few years ago. This isn't a slump...he was bad last year and worse this year cut him lose and for th elove good find a set-up man!

Posted by: Hey der how bout dem Packers! on May 2, 2008 9:59AM EST

Gery - No mention of Dillion or Rottino by Tom Haudricourt, the JS MLB beat writer, as possible replacements on the roster if Turnbow is gone...he does mention Dillard and Pena as pitchers who could be recalled. Clean off your crystal ball....

Posted by: Dude in Disguise on May 2, 2008 10:25AM EST

They just sent him down and brought up Dillon.

Posted by: The Raytown Kid on May 2, 2008 10:27AM EST

now woelful will think he's a genius cos he said they should do this

Posted by: Brett Favre on May 2, 2008 10:50AM EST

It still amazes me how Brewer fans continue to rag about gagne. he is leading the league in saves. yes, he had a couple of bad outings, but he's had some good ones as well. 2 of his blown saves happened because of crappy defense. All he's done in his last 6 games has picked up 3 saves with 7 strike outs in 6 innings. Not too bad if you ask me.

Posted by: Hey der how bout dem Packers! on May 2, 2008 10:59AM EST

FRIDAY, May 2, 2008, 9 a.m.

Brewers designate Turnbow for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.

In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville.

Dillon will be in uniform tonight when the Brewers play the Houston Astros.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006 and pitched well for the most part last season in a set-up role, but has become increasingly unreliable this year. His low point came Wednesday night when Yost sent him to pitch the eighth inning with the Cubs leading, 13-5.

Turnbow was unable to get out of the inning, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks, forcing Yost to use left-hander Mitch Stetter to get the third out in the 19-5 loss. That meltdown came on the heels of an outing Sunday against Florida in which Turnbow failed to retire any of the three hitters he faced (two walks, single).

The numbers tell the story of how awful Turnbow has been. In eight outings, he is 0-1 with a 15.63 earned run average, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are batting .414 against him.

Posted by: OptimisticPessimist on May 2, 2008 12:02PM EST

I like Turnbow and all, but it was definitely time for him to move on.

Posted by: The Raytown Kid on May 2, 2008 6:27PM EST

goddamnit
now we lost Gallardo.

Posted by: Racine/Warhawk on May 3, 2008 1:32AM EST

JT why didnt you edit raytown's "goddamnit" but you edit words like piss, fag, etc. im sorry but the phrase "goddammit" is very offensive to me.

Posted by: Racine/Warhawk on May 3, 2008 1:33AM EST

PS good call gery....and Melvin has already gotten calls about trade opportunities for turnbow so we dont even need to release him

Posted by: The Raytown Kid on May 3, 2008 8:53AM EST

well piss and fag are very offensive to me, mr. Racine/Warhawk.

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