The Tale of the Tape: Getting Derrick Turnbow one last win
by Kyle Lobner on Mar 19, 2010 7:12 PM CDT
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PrintAs 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:
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 |
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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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