Unconfirmed Report: Tucker Suspended Indefinitely

[Ramp]

it's not like we just cut Thompson.... Nick Johnson was a hell of a pick up last season

[Bobbob1313]

And Sean West pitched decently as a rushed rookie. It's not like it was a career ending injury, he'll be back in a few weeks.

[Miamarlin21]

Just in case there were still any doubters....

May 2010 Select Month
Pacific Coast League Transactions
Date Type Club Player Description
05/20/2010 Suspension New Orleans Zephyrs Ryan Tucker RHP Ryan Tucker suspended.

[Todd]

So, of the 5 pitchers we took in the first round of '05, all we really have to show for it right now is Volstad. Thompson is now with the Nats, Marceaux was released, West is hurt and now Tucker has been suspended indefinitely. At least we got something to show for it.

IIRC, Tucker was suspended once before for throwing a fit on the mound (in Jupiter I believe) when the manager went to take him out. Sounds like he hasn't worked his anger management issues yet.

If West can come in and be a decent 3-5 starter and Tucker a reliable BP arm, which is still quite possible, I see no problem with that. The draft is such a crapshoot and to go 3 for 5 would be fairly decent.

[Miamarlin21]

If West can come in and be a decent 3-5 starter and Tucker a reliable BP arm, which is still quite possible, I see no problem with that. The draft is such a crapshoot and to go 3 for 5 would be fairly decent.

There is a few problems with Tuck though. One, now he's suspended for who knows how long. Two, the organization is very unhappy with him. Three, will they call him up if needed after they have had to suspend him? Four, he is out of options next year, is he ready and does he deserve it now?