Comments on: The Tigers are not — repeat not — shopping Jacob Turner

By: takingbovadasmoney

takingbovadasmoney — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:04:32 +0000

just went to the bergenrecord.xxx and they said ESPN didn’t offer them enough to take Olney.

By: pellypell

pellypell — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:31:27 +0000

I am a scout(for the CochecoRiverRats of the Horsehide Fantasy Baseball League) and this kid is going to be great. Excellent command and a steal at 5 bucks if he makes the rotation.

By: Detroit Michael

Detroit Michael — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:48:06 +0000

2011 major league fastball velocity averaged 91.6 (Pitch F/X) or 91.7 (BIS). That’s a bit different from saying it topped out in the 90-91 range. It’s about 1 mph faster than Rick Porcello although obviously much slower than Verlander throws.

Minor league K/BB and K/IP ratios look promising to me. I’m obviously not a scout but keep in mind that the guy turned 20 last May, so one ought to project some further development on average.

By: shep1957

shep1957 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:38:32 +0000

I’m more apt to take what Buster Olney says with a grain of salt.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:22:18 +0000

I just heard a rumor that ESPN is shopping Buster Olney and that The Bergen Record was interested.

By: normcash

normcash — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:05:15 +0000

I know he’s only 20 and his numbers in the minors look OK, but he was really unimpressive the times he pitched this past summer. His fastball topped out in the 90-91 range, so he’s not a power arm. He reminded me of Porcello…I hope he develops as the Tigers hope, but the second coming of Justin Verlander he ain’t…