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The Woelfel World of Sports
Brewers should release Turnbow
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May 1, 2008 at
6:16PM CST
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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