Joel Zumaya agrees to sign with Twins
They gave him a guaranteed deal, which was a big part of his decision to sign there. Welp.
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This makes me a sad panda.
I have (had?) an irrational man crush on Zoom. Now he’s with the enemy. Good for him getting guaranteed money, though.

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Well it's not like he's ever going to pitch again
Or pitch for more than five games, anyway. Good luck, Voodoo Child.
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Not upset.
Actually, the opposite. I can’t wait to see Zoom Zoom hang a 93 mph fastball over the plate for Cabrera to crush in the 8th inning. Let’s face it; there is no way zoom zoom regains the heat and scouts have said as such. He doesn’t exactly have any other + pitches and he won’t be nearly as effective as when we saw him in Detroit.
I will always like the guy, but let’s not kid ourselves about what’s happened and look at his production value rather than our past experiences with the guy.
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eh
not that upset either, but really wish it wasn’t with the Twins. if he does end up coming back and having a decent season… I’d rather it not be against us and in the division.
This also makes my Zumaya jersey obsolete.
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by tigers22 on Jan 15, 2012 2:55 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
It's hard to miss someone who was rarely around for the last few seasons
At least we’ll always have 2006.
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Here's hoping he doesn't hurt himself riding a snowmobile ...
… errrr, moving boxes for a relative when the tornado siren sounds off.
Justin can now let the fungus grow back on his shower shoes.
Srsly?
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Leyland was really hard on him
The hope is they manage his workload better
"Some guy told me I should walk with the Lord. I'd rather walk with the bases loaded" Ken Singleton
I saw that over there
Just laughed. When a guy can’t get past 40 innings before breaking down, it’s not workload that’s at issue.
Eat 'em up, Tigers!
$ 800 K guaranteed with a possibility of up to $ 1.7 million if he reaches all the incentives
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Incentives =
1. 40 innings pitched.
2. No Guitar Hero for the course of the season (and offseason, for that matter).
by Gran-the-Man on Jan 15, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Wish it wasn't the Twins
But like somebody said, it’s not like he’s ever going to pitch for them, so hopefully he never faces the Tigers. But if he does, I hope it is in Comerica Park, and the PA guy decides to cue the Hendrix when he comes on, and everyone gives him a standing ovation. The Miggy crushes a 2-out fastball to center and we win the game.
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It's bittersweet
I’m fine with the Zumaya of today leaving. I’m actualy about happy about it. But at the same time, it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth knowing how good he could have been if the injuries would have stayed away. I guess it was inevitable though.
Good luck Zoel
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by Keith-Allen on Jan 15, 2012 6:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
ouch
Fine and dandy- he’s gone. But I always really liked zoomie- he had personality and attitude. I will definitely miss that. I loved his mound presence. I wish him the best, and a long career to boot.
And that fistpump after every strikeout

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by Boeschlander on Jan 16, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Sad to see him go
So many years, so much hope. Did it have to be the Twins though? I’m sure I’ll feel better about it when he inevitably gets injured.
If Zumaya had decided that maybe he should learn how to pitch...
after the first injury, maybe none of the other injuries happen. Second, I’ll take a well placed 95mph fastball over a thrown 100mph fastball any day. And that my friends is why I am not sad about this in the least.
It sucks to hear that Zumaya is now gone
but he’s a shell of his former self. I hope he does have a revival of his career (just dont do it against Detroit please! :))
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I'm glad he is getting one more chance
Just sorry it’s with the Twins.
I was watching footage from 2006 ALDS Gm 2
And Zumaya pitched the 7th & 8th inning. Struck out Jeter, Giambi, and A-Rod…threw 17 triple-digit fastballs!! After that was the supposed “Guitar Hero” incident, guy’s never been the same. Oh well, I wish him luck for his sake….and ONLY his sake.
#stillhatetheTwins
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*not 17 , but rather 10 100-MPH+ fastballs
In a Tiger fan's world, the Tigers go 162-0 and the White Sox go 0-162.
by Boeschlander on Jan 16, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Zoomer threw a heater under Sheffields chin in the LDS that sent him stumbling backwards
a little chin music that was hilarious.
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This was going to happen. We just cant afford another injury plaged season from him.
by BennieBladesFan on Jan 17, 2012 12:06 AM EST reply actions





















