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The Tigers have been in contact recently with the agent for free-agent right-hander Derrick Turnbow, who notched 63 saves for Milwaukee in 2005-06. Turnbow, who turns 31 on Jan. 25, pitched in only eight games this year because of right shoulder trouble and wildness (13 walks in 6 1/3 innings). Agent Damon Lapa expects him to be healthy and throwing strikes by the start of training camp.

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December 13, 2008  08:53 AM ET

Where's The Unoriginaltony???

December 13, 2008  09:02 AM ET

Brewers just losing everyone, CC, Sheets, Turnbow and their Mercedes sponsorship

December 13, 2008  10:56 AM ET

Power arms can always be used and are worth a chance.

December 13, 2008  10:59 AM ET

hes worth it just dont invest to much money and give the contract with a club option.

December 13, 2008  11:04 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Where's The Unoriginaltony???

You mean the superstar of baseball knowledge.?

December 13, 2008  11:06 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

You mean the superstar of baseball knowledge.?

That's the guy............. ;P

December 13, 2008  11:45 AM ET

If I'm the Tigers, I seriously consider signing a bunch of these cheaper guys, close by comittee, someone will be a pleasant surprise.

December 13, 2008  12:04 PM ET
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If I'm the Tigers, I seriously consider signing a bunch of these cheaper guys, close by comittee, someone will be a pleasant surprise.

He has to be cheap because he had one outstanding year followed by three horrible years.

December 13, 2008  12:08 PM ET
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He has to be cheap because he had one outstanding year followed by three horrible years.

Don't worry about it: his 'agent' expects him "to be healthy AND throwing strikes" by the start of training camp. Priceless.

December 13, 2008  12:25 PM ET
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He has to be cheap because he had one outstanding year followed by three horrible years.

Give him a Willis-like contract then!

December 13, 2008  12:34 PM ET
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Give him a Willis-like contract then!

then he could pitch in the Single A with him, atleast some team in the Tigers organization might get a Championship

December 13, 2008  12:44 PM ET

the tigers are crazy. they already have a guy who throws hard,and is wild to close. (rodney) --then they trade a great looking prospect for another hard throwing pitcher who can't seem to find the plate.(jackson) now they want turnbow. ( who can't find the plate) what is dumbrowski drinking!!?
what ever happened to bringing up pitchers from AAA,
if there not ready,then why the hell are they in AAA. (i'll get sarcasm for that ) but they should be very close to being ready if their in AAA.

December 13, 2008  04:02 PM ET
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2009 will find the Tigers competing, but not good enough.

Competing in the sense that they'll play 162 baseball games, for sure. Competing in the sense that they'll finish in the top half of their division, not at all.

December 13, 2008  04:15 PM ET

If you're trying to imply that the Indians are in as dire straits as the Tigers are, you're lost.

December 13, 2008  04:22 PM ET
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Give him a Willis-like contract then!

That was the shock of the year for me. I didn't blame them for taking a chance on him for one year especially as a part of getting Cabrera. I think Cabrera will have a Hall career regardless of his weight. That didn't excuse giving Willis that huge contract before he proved he could still pitch. What were they thinking?

December 13, 2008  04:24 PM ET
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That was the shock of the year for me. I didn't blame them for taking a chance on him for one year especially as a part of getting Cabrera. I think Cabrera will have a Hall career regardless of his weight. That didn't excuse giving Willis that huge contract before he proved he could still pitch. What were they thinking?

Well, I suppose they knew that he'd suck, but figured that he'd fit right in with the rest of their pitching staff.

December 13, 2008  04:31 PM ET
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And the Indians?

You do remember that the Royals beat you last year, right?

December 13, 2008  04:40 PM ET
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You do remember that the Royals beat you last year, right?

Come on, Nicky, tell me how that felt?

December 13, 2008  06:12 PM ET
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And BTW, the Tigers have three guys in their farm system who throw 100 mph. Scouting reports say "They have had some control issues." Imagine that.

Does that include Willis the $10+ mil veteran playing single a ball?

 
December 13, 2008  06:19 PM ET

might as well bring in gagne if your that desperate they gotta have someone in the system worth giving a shot

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