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The Pirates announced on Monday that they’ve claimed left-hander Nik Turley off waivers from the Twins.



The 28-year-old Turley made his big league debut with the Twins this past season on the heels of excellent work in Triple-A, though he didn’t fare well in Minneapolis. Turley was rocked for 22 runs on 30 hits and eight walks with 13 strikeouts in 17 2/3 frames as a big leaguer, resulting in an 11.21 ERA. However, he tore through Double-A and Triple-A, pitching to a 2.02 ERA with 12.1 K/9 against 2.8 BB/9 in 92 innings (most of which was spent at the Triple-A level).



Turley becomes the third player the Twins have lost to waivers in the past week. Fellow left-hander Randy Rosario was claimed by the Cubs on Friday, while outfield prospect Daniel Palka was claimed by the White Sox a couple of days later.

Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.

Why?

63535F4444595E7D514343300 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


Precisely. Organizational filler. I'm not holding my breath waiting for the power bat and top of the rotation starter that the Pirates desperately need to be siphoned from the castoffs of other organizations.

4F7F7368687572517D6F6F1C0 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year? One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.

5D4D4C7B6D6D610E0 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year?  One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.
These kinds of insignificant moves are not a problem. Teams do this all the time. The problem is that the Pirates don't also make the significant moves other teams make.

183538292E3F28686B5A0 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year?  One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.
These kinds of insignificant moves are not a problem. Teams do this all the time. The problem is that the Pirates don't also make the significant moves other teams make. 




Right.



The Cubs did the same thing and it was noted I the same post. Are they dumpster diving too? It's kind of a silly over reaction.

745954454253440407360 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year?  One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.
These kinds of insignificant moves are not a problem. Teams do this all the time. The problem is that the Pirates don't also make the significant moves other teams make. 


yeah, it would be dumpster diving if he was penciled in as a member of the 2018 bullpen.

250302150313600 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year?  One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.
These kinds of insignificant moves are not a problem. Teams do this all the time. The problem is that the Pirates don't also make the significant moves other teams make. 


[highlight]yeah,  it would be dumpster diving if he was penciled in as a member of the 2018 bullpen.  [/highlight]


With Absolute Best Management Team in All of Baseball you never know!!!!!

343F373B3E3F246167102931383F3F7E333F500 wrote: Cubs claim a 23 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 7.4 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.354

Pirates claim a 28 year old lefty from the Twins who in the minors has averaged 8.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 and a WHIP of 1.294



Nothing to get excited about here, just pointing out the kind of dumpster diving we may expect this off season.


This is the quintessential example of an NH signing.  Let's see if he gets waived in the next month.  NH does this too frequently.  Signs garbage only to release them later because he found better garbage.



Remember, our best offseason moves last year?  One that hit .150 with 0 HR and 2 RBI and another that went 2-7 out of the bullpen with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP ... 33 BB, 66 K.



Sums up what I expect this year.
These kinds of insignificant moves are not a problem. Teams do this all the time. The problem is that the Pirates don't also make the significant moves other teams make. 




Right.



The Cubs did the same thing and it was noted I the same post.  Are they dumpster diving too?  It's kind of a silly over reaction.




But the Cubs did bring in competent players as well ... us, not even close. Who knows? Based on our last off season, this maybe one of our biggest moves. Remember Hudson and Gosselin were our two moves. Exciting times.