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Dodgers may be done with Penny
Brad Penny became ineligible for postseason play Wednesday when the Dodgers put him on the 60-day disabled list so they could create a spot on the 40-man roster and activate Rafael Furcal. The move might've marked the end of Penny's tenure with the Dodgers, who can buy out the $9.25-million option on his contract for next season for $2 million. Penny, who was 6-9 with a 6.27 earned-run average in a season plagued by shoulder problems, said this month that he pitched hurt and worsened his condition because of the Dodgers' refusal to extend his contract. Of how General Manager Ned Colletti hasn't told him that his 2009 option would be exercised, Penny said, "It just tells me they were never sold on me, which is fine."
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SlimeyRedfoot
Total Comments (49)
Too bad. Remember when he started the All-Star game a few years ago? Dude was 100mph on the gun... You could hear the baseball whine towards the plate... You could even hear the batter's fraustration at the unexpected velocity. The commentator's were austounded. Joe Buck creamed in his pantelones.
Penny didn't return after that game - you know why? Because he's on the same conditioning program as David Wells. He's just another Mr. Glass - plain and simple.
U.S. Government
Washington, DC
Total Comments (576)
A very smart move by the Dodgers. Penny has stunk up the place the past two years. I fully agree that he is on the David Wells conditioning program. Here's other changes I think they need to make. Jeff Kent needs to retire; Garciparra spends too much time on the DL; Andruw Jones was a terrible signing especially after how bad he sucked last year with the Braves; Personally, I hope they keep Manny.
Nam Vet2
Rosamond , CA
Total Comments (796)
87 mph gas,I can't imagine why they left him off.
Al Davis' Colostomy…
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I thought I hated al
Hammered_everynight
Las Vegas, NV
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That's what Alicia Milano said too.
FoosBall
Total Comments (3371)
Remember the old adage a Penny lost is a penny earned.
Chasin' Utleys
Total Comments (7426)
Wow, that is a change. I thought for sure that the Dodgers would re-up him for 6 years and $50 mil.
Wil-Rock
Carson City , NV
Total Comments (2)
to add to the Chasin' Utley's comment (truly, I thought of this before I read the comment!!) I guess it amounts to about $7,500,000,000 pennies saved, eh?
NCGuy
Asheville , NC
Total Comments (155)
Penny said, "It just tells me they were never sold on me, which is fine."
And, rightly so it appears
zzyzzx zephyr's…
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Well by this slight I guess the Dodgers figure he is only worth a "Penny" on the dollar !!!
Mike C. 1927
Total Comments (4753)
a penny for your thoughts
HighwayCrossingFrog
Gooonnners!, GB
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Maddux is done, Penny history, Karoda would make a good trading card. At least the Dodgers have the three big guns and strong bull-pen.
captain obvious
Total Comments (35)
One down and 4 to go!!!!
Foxy's Back
Total Comments (11268)
i was never impressed with penny, even when he won 16 games two years in a row. His fastball was good but his control was never fully there. Now his fastball isn't even there.
The Dodgers are still paying lots of money to guys who are doing absolutely nothing - Schmidt, Jones, Penny....
WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT MANNY!!!???
MANNY IS GOD
darth_vader
Total Comments (1)
I'm not surprised they left him off this year but am surprised at the negative comments. Over the past 4 years (until this year) he had a very solid ERA, the best stat for judging pitchers. Last year he was 16-4 with a 3.03 ERA. I wish my team had more underperformers like that.
Maplerob
Maplewood , NJ
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Fans can be fickle. You have a bad year and they forget how good you have been for the team.
dwserrao
Afton , NY
Total Comments (7)
The fans can be very fickle. I, for one think that penny has been a contributor to the Dodgers, and the fact that he pushed himself on a bum shoulder does not make him worthless. I think that the Dodgers should pick up his contract. there are not many pitchers of penny's caliber that are going for 7.5 mil. if he has a off season to heal he should be back to form for '09.
bluebleeder
Lancaster , CA
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