Derrick Turnbow

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13 innings). On May 1, 2008, Turnbow was designated for assignment by the Brewers. He was given the choice of reporting to the minors, being claimed off waivers by another team, or becoming a free agent and thus forfeiting his $3.2 million salary. On May 9, Turnbow was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He joined the team on May 12. [7] During his short tenure with the Sounds, Turnbow suffered a complete loss of command; in the 18 innings he pitched, he walked 41 batters and threw 10 wild pitches. [8] Turnbow finished the 2008 season without being on any minor league roster due to a slight labrum tear. He was granted free agency during the Brewers' brief playoff run. [1]

2009 season

Just after the New Year, Turnbow signed with the Texas Rangers. [9] Texas released him on May 1, 2009. [10]

2010 season

On January 29, 2010, Turnbow agreed to a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins with an invite to spring training. After only two appearances in the Grapefruit League, Turnbow injured his shoulder while throwing thus putting his comeback on hold.

On March 17, 2010, Turnbow was released by the Florida Marlins [11] and shortly thereafter announced his retirement from baseball. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Derrick Turnbow Stats". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Pitcher receives two-year international ban". ESPN. Associated Press. January 6, 2004. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  3. Alan Abrahamson (January 6, 2004). "Angel Pitcher Used Banned Steroid". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. "Brewers, Turnbow agree to three-year, $6.5M deal". ESPN. Associated Press. April 2, 2006. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  5. McCalvy, Adam (April 7, 2006). "Notes: Sheets makes rehab start". MLB.com . Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  6. McCalvy, Adam (July 30, 2006). "Notes: Cordero takes over as closer". MLB.com . Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  7. "Derrick Turnbow To Join Sounds On Monday". nashvillesounds.com. Nashville Sounds. May 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  8. "Derrick Turnbow Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  9. Gurnick, Ken (January 1, 2009). "Turnbow, Rangers in agreement". MLB.com . Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  10. "Derrick Turnbow". Archived from the original on October 16, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
  11. 1 2 Kyle Lobner (March 17, 2012). "Today In Brewer History: Derrick Turnbow Is Done". BrewCrewBall.com. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
Derrick Turnbow
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Turnbow with the Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1978-01-25) January 25, 1978 (age 47)
Union City, Tennessee, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 2000, for the Anaheim Angels
Last MLB appearance
April 20, 2008, for the Milwaukee Brewers