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The Tale of the Tape: Getting Derrick Turnbow one last win

As you've likely heard, former Brewer Derrick Turnbow's career hit a major bump in the road this week, as Turnbow was released by the Marlins after experiencing pain in his shoulder during a game on Tuesday. Turnbow hasn't pitched in a Brewer uniform since April of 2008, but he will likely always be a cult hero in Milwaukee for his 2005 season, when he came out of nowhere to tie a Brewer record with 39 saves, while posting a 1.74 ERA.

Let's review what we know about Turnbow: He was wild, a little unpredictable, and a cult hero. Is it just me, or is this exactly the kind of guy you'd compare to an American Gladiator?

Fortunately, there's a Gladiator perfectly suited for the task at hand:

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Ladies and gentlemen, let's check the Tale of the Tape:

Turnbow Turbo
Thomas Derrick Turnbow Real name Galen Tomlinson
Milwaukee Brewer, 2005-2008 Claim to fame American Gladiator, 1990-1996
Ninth inning Best Event Hang Tough
Tie: Adam Dunn and Bobbleheads Arch-nemesis Kyler Storm
"That wild guy" Known as "the best athlete on the team"
Not many. (Thanks, MLB!) Videos on Youtube Roughly a day's worth.
October 2002 Known positive steroid tests None. (You're thinking of Nitro)
Rehabbing free agent pitcher Current job Girls volleyball coach
Poll
So, who wins?
Derrick Turnbow
108 votes
American Gladiator Turbo
73 votes

181 votes | Poll has closed

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"My shoulder hurts."

“Wow. That sucks dude. Did I mention that we cut you .5 seconds before you told me that? Must have slipped my mind.”

Holy grievances, Batman.

What begins in fear usually ends in folly.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 19, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

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