The New York Rangers hope to continue their outdoor success Sunday when they play the New York Islanders in the NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium. The Rangers are 4-0-0 in NHL outdoor games and will try to remain undefeated, this time playing in front of an estimated 70,000 fans at MetLife Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Jets and Giants.
At 31, Turnbull is set to embark on a new chapter in Philadelphia, under the familiar guidance of Dombrowski. This move comes as Dombrowski expressed the Phillies‘ intent last month to bolster their pitching depth, amidst challenges in attracting pitchers seeking more innings, due to the already solid rotation and bullpen setup. Turnbull’s signing, therefore, represents a strategic effort to deepen the pitching staff, notwithstanding his recent battles with injuries that may have impacted his market value.
In bringing Spencer Turnbull into the fold, the Philadelphia Phillies show they’ve got their finger on the pulse of smart team building and player comebacks. This isn’t just about padding out their pitching roster; it’s a savvy move that gives Turnbull the chance to hit the reset button on his career, right where the Phillies need a bit of extra fire.
The Philadelphia Phillies have secured a deal with former Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The agreement, worth $2 million with the potential for an additional $2 million in incentives, reunites Turnbull with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, who was part of the Tigers‘ front office that drafted Turnbull in 2014.
