Marlins, RHP Turnbow agree to contract
January 29, 2010
MIAMI (AP)—Former All-Star reliever Derrick Turnbow(notes) has agreed to a minorleague contract with the Florida Marlins and will join their major-league campfor spring training.
Turnbow, a right-hander, converted 51 of 55 save chances at the start of hiscareer but struggled with shoulder tendinitis and hasn’t pitched in the majorssince May 2008. He failed to land a spot with Texas out of spring training lastyear.
Turnbow had 39 saves for Milwaukee in 2005 with an ERA of 1.74. He made theAll-Star team in 2006, then suddenly lost his form midseason.
Florida goes to spring training with Leo Nunez(notes) as the favorite for thecloser’s job. The Marlins also announced minor league deals Friday withright-hander Jose Veras(notes) and infielder Danny Richar(notes).
