Seven years ago today, the Brewers claimed Derrick Turnbow off waivers from the Angels. The then-27-year-old emerged as Milwaukee's closer the next year, saving 39 games with a 1.74 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 67 1/3 innings. Turnbow saved another 24 games the next year, but his 6.84 ERA was a sign of things to come. Extreme control problems doomed the right-hander, and he's been out of baseball since suffering a shoulder injury while in camp with the Marlins last spring.
Here is this week's collection of links from around the baseball blogosphere. Enjoy.
- Rooftop View says Cubs fans have every reason to be excited over Theo Epstein.
- Over The Monster wrote about Epstein's legacy with the Red Sox.
- The Sporting Nerds discussed the recent revelations about the Red Sox's clubhouse culture.
- Camden Crazies says Andy MacPhail's tenure with the Orioles was just okay.
- Brotherly Glove discussed the futures of Ryan Madson and Jimmy Rollins.
- Crashburn Alley says the Phillies biggest need is patience at the plate.
- Rankings Professor lists the top five most likely landing spots for Jose Reyes.
- Jays Journal wonders about the possibility of Joey Votto being traded to the Blue Jays.
- Deep Left Field thinks the Indians should get involved in talks for Votto.
- Capitol Avenue Club doesn't think the Braves need to import any relievers this offseason.
- The Nats Blog lists five reasons why the Nationals won't be in the mix for CC Sabathia.
- Yankees Fans Unite mused about the future of the Yankees rotation.
- The Yankee Analysts asks which pitcher should the Yankees pursue: C.J. Wilson or Yu Darvish? (part one, part two)
- River Ave. Blues explains why the Yankees shouldn't trade Jesus Montero.
- Bluebird Banter questions the Blue Jays' rotation going into next year.
- Royals Reviews reminds us that at some point, Dayton Moore's team must win.
- Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness says the Dodgers can improve with marginal upgrades.
- Pirates Prospects looked at some free agent catcher options.
- U.S.S. Mariner listed four cheap roster upgrades for the Mariners.
- Colorado Rockies' Analyst wonders if Ian Stewart can have an Alex Gordon-like breakout in 2012.
- Giants Nirvana ponders a Matt Cain extension.
- Beyond The Box Score thinks the Marlins should sign Mike Stanton long-term.
- Rays Insider wonders if it's time for the Rays to extend Matt Joyce.
- DRays Bay wrote about some catching options for the Rays.
- Rays Colored Glasses lists the Rays trade candidates for this offseason.
- Ol' Ball Game explains how the Marlins can contend next year.
- Mets 360 lists five reasons why the Mets should not re-sign Chris Capuano.
- District on Deck assess the Nationals' managerial options.
- The Platoon Advantage looked at the stereotypes of each position.
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