Miami Marlins' Jacob Turner designated for assignment

Brad Hand vs. Jacob Turner

A modest Jacob Turner comparison

The Miami Marlins traded Jacob Turner for essentially nothing last week. But has he been bad enough to be traded like that? Here's a modest comparison of him with some other pitchers with whom you may be familiar.

Cubs and Marlins are building in opposite fashions

The Chicago Cubs are building a future juggernaut behind position player prospects and pitching lottery tickets, including former Marlins starter Jacob Turner. The Fish are building their team in the opposite fashion. Is that hurting them?

Rany Jazayerli on the Marlins' Jacob Turner move

Marlins trade Turner to Cubs for 2 minor leaguers

The Miami Marlins have completed their transaction with the Chicago Cubs for Jacob Turner, sending him away for two minor league relievers who were not highly touted.

Marlins' reasoning for Turner DFA ridiculous

In the eve of the Chicago Cubs claiming Jacob Turner on waivers, the Miami Marlins' decision to put the reliever out there and available seems more and more ridiculous.

Brad Penny may be promoted, slotted into rotation

After designating Jacob Turner for assignment, Brad Penny may receive an opportunity to start for the Marlins. Penny has pitched well in Triple-A and would give the Marlins a veteran arm in the back of the rotation.

Chicago Cubs claim Turner on revocable waivers

The Chicago Cubs claimed Jacob Turner off of revocable waivers on Wednesday. A trade is likely since Turner would be back on waivers if the Marlins chose to pull him back.

Marlins could have tried Jacob Turner in bullpen

The Miami Marlins almost certainly had a spot for Jacob Turner in their bullpen with expendable parts being shuffled back to Triple-A. His performance there earlier in the year warranted an extended look.

Fish Bites: Jacob Turner Designated For Assignment

On this edition of Fish Bites, we take a look at Miami designating Jacob Turner for assignment, reviews of last week's deal with Houston and news surrounding the possible moves that the Marlins were discussing before the Trade Deadline.

Marlins designate Jacob Turner for assignment

The Miami Marlins designated Jacob Turner for assignment on Tuesday afternoon. Brian Flynn will take his spot on the roster.