Major League Baseball "Expert" Analysis: Abandon All Reason Ye Who Enter Here

The National League West has received an infusion of new faces over the last 24-hours. Our beloved San Francisco Giants claimed Brad Penny of waivers and will pay him a prorated portion of the Major League Baseball minimum for the rest of the year. I've never been a fan of Penny's because I think he's a hothead and not entirely committed to the game—a dude his size should be able to give you more than six or seven innings. But, as a fifth starter in the less explosive NL West, the former All-Star should be a nice addition. Considering the organization gave up no talent and little money (in the asinine world of professional sports), I like the gamble even if I'm not thrilled about the individual. Additionally, both the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers were desperate for starting pitchers so San Francisco successfully blocked both rivals from possibly the best arm of the new group. The Rockies were active as well, trading for Jose Contreras. I haven&...