It seems like it was just yesterday that our former closer silenced a pro-Cubs crowd's chant of "MULLET! MULLET!" with a pair of nasty strikeouts and a save. Now, with a bullpen full of better-than-Derrick-Turnbow versions of Derrick Turnbow, the Milwaukee Brewers don't have much room for the real Derrick Turnbow. Seth "Irish Turnbow" McClung, Guillermo Mota, Soloman Torres, and Eric Gagne are all capable of getting outs, obviously making them more attractive options. Even LOOGYs Brian Shouse and his long-lost son Mitch Stetter have earned more trust, even as general-purpose middle relievers.

Get rid of him, right? Unfortunately, we still owe him about $3 million for the rest of the season. Might as well get something to show for it, right? If Turnbow is DFAd today as expected, we have 10 days to trade him or squeeze him through waivers and to AAA. I doubt his contract and current form will earn him a waiver claim, so it's either a trade or a minor league assignment. Turnbow will likely do well in AAA, just like Justin Lehr, Kane Davis, Jose Capellan, Grant Ball Four and countless others. Even so, will that translate to an improvement at the major league level? Perhaps, but it won't be worth the risk until September, when we have a nearly-unlimited supply of roster spots. So what is the best option? A change of scenery is his best hope to make something of this season. Our best bet is to work with another team in the same situation . Find a struggling reliever with a large contract, and swap them. Are the Red Sox ready to give up on Mike Timlin and his 12.79 ERA? Or would the Rockies cut their losses with former Brewer Luis Vizcaino and his phantom injury? Best case scenario is making one of these trades, and both players involved find their way.

If Derrick Turnbow does become a dominant closer again, I do have one piece of advice for his new team - DO NOT make him a bobblehead with realistic hair.