Yardbarker: Brad Penny

The 2009-2010 Offseason, Theo Style, Part III: The Rotation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:29 -0500

Last offseason, the Red Sox took some quite large risks in the rotation by shelling out moderate contracts to Brad Penny and John Smoltz, neither of which provided them with much value at all. The one nice thing about those deals was that they were only for one year, allowing the Red Sox to have some money freed up for the rotation this year. And with Beckett, Lester, Matsuzaka, Buchholz, and Wakefield in the rotation, there’s certainly room for another starter. That’s especially ...

A Note on the Giants' Offseason Plans

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:58:09 -0500

If you missed the State of the Sabean, here you go. Some of the key points: Brad Penny wants too much money. Juan Uribe wants too much money. Bengie Molina wants a multi-year deal, which the Giants aren’t willing to do. Trades stink because other teams want good players. The Giants are going to buy a new offense through free agency. They aren’t going to spend for Matt Holliday, so get ready for Jermaine Dye. Welcome, Jermaine Dye. Those last two aren&...

Diamondbacks 1, Giants 4: Penny For Your Naughts

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:44:25 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP San Francisco Giants 1B Travis Ishikawa is unsure if his run counts, since it's against the Diamondbacks. The home plate umpire nodded his head sadly, and the game continued on. Browse more photos » For my final recap of the season, I had high hopes that the Diamondbacks would do something interesting that also qualified as "good." You know, scoring more than ...

Brad Penny Does Not Appreciate Your Mock Grunting

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:00:25 -0500

Even as Penny dominates NL hitting like a grown man mowing through Little Leaguers, he still carries himself like a toddler on the mound, ranting and raving about everything. So it goes without saying: Mock him at your own risk. As you probably know by now, Penny reacts to every strikeout like he's just closed out Game 7 of the World Series, and to every taunt like you've just spat out his mother's cooking. Monday's game against the Padres made Penny especially combustible bec...

Brad Penny Is A Completely Rational Human Being

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:08:45 -0500

On Monday afternoon during his second start with the San Francisco Giants (a 9-4 win), Brad Penny gave up a monster home run to San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez in the sixth inning. Gonzalez finished his swing and watched to see where the ball was headed - the same finish he’s done on [...]

Happ Gunning for ROYalty Versus Penny, Giants

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:27:55 -0500

After last night's playoff-atmosphere pitcher's duel in South Philly, Fightins fans are hoping for another dominant performance from their pitcher tonight, only with a little more run support. Cole's 1-0 win in the opener was the first by that margin for the Phils all season, which isn't all that surprising. Win or lose, they usually score more than one run. With rookie stud JA Happ on the mound tonight, they may not need a ton of run support, but we'd all like to see it a...

Report: Brad Penny will sign with the San Francisco Giants

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:38:00 -0500

Brad Penny has cleared waivers following his release from the Boston Red Sox and will sign with the San Francisco Giants, according to sources. Penny has pitched very poorly this season, posting a 7-8 record with a 5.61 ERA. Fellow Boston castoff John Smoltz also had terrible numbers in the American League but has since thrown two great games in the National League since joining the Cardinals. The Giants are hoping to get the same results from Penny with the change of scenery.

Brad Penny expected to clear waivers today

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:13:03 -0500

Brad Penny is expected to clear release waivers later today. And after that we will have a choice to make, Buster Olney has this to say: Heard this: In all likelihood, Brad Penny's decision will come down to pitching for the team that appears to have the best chance to win a World Series -- the Yankees -- or pitching for the Giants or Marlins in the NL in an effort to play for a contender and better set himself up for his impending free agency. Sounds about...

Brad Penny to return?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:13:04 -0500

Apparently the Marlins are lining up to be one of the teams that Brad Penny may consider. Former Marlins starter Brad Penny, who the Red Sox are in the process of releasing, is expected to clear waivers Monday. Several media outlets are reporting the Marlins, Rockies and Giants would be among Penny's suitors. While Penny almost certainly would find the Marlins intriguing, a more likely scenario is he'll land in Colorado. He has a relationship with manager Jim Tracy from their ...

Bye bye Penny

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:46:25 -0500

After being told to “hold tight” when his spot in the rotation came and went, Brad Penny has finally asked for his release from the team. Theo Epstein, in all his infinite wisdom, granted Penny’s request. This will open up a roster spot for newly acquired relief pitcher Billy Wagner. Penny’s time in Boston [...]

In Keeping With the Spinal Tap Theme...

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:11:00 -0500

...last night's game gets a two-word review: **** sandwich.I figgered Brad Penny would rise to the occasion, prove the naysayers wrong and crank out the game of his career. Instead, he folded like a deck chair, giving up 8 runs over 4 innings and reminding us all that if the Red Sox ever do happen to make the playoffs, he needs to be as far away from the starting rotation as possible. I'm talking tied-to-the-wings-of-the-space-shuttle far. Also, if I were Terry, I would have left him ...

Tonight We're Gonna Rock You Tonight

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:30:00 -0500

I hate going out on a limb and making predictions, especially when Brad Penny, the Steven Seagal of pro baseball, is on the hill against a stocked Yankees line-up. But I look to the return of the RemDawg as the harbinger: the Sox have no choice but to roll. Roll over those high-paid mercenary types; those heartless dinks who feel that entitlement comes with the pinstripes. I'm here to say it doesn't, you backwards-ass f@#ks. Because we've gut spunk. And gusto. And more heart and p...

Thanks, Brad Penny. But it may be time to move on.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:23:38 -0500

When injuries arise, solutions aren't always easy to come by. So with Wakefield and Daisuke sidelined, and with the Red Sox hesitant to promote Michael Bowden, there may not be many of those "solutions" available. Yet, I shall try. But Brad Penny shouldn't be in this rotation much longer. Not when he can't reach the seventh inning--ever. And not when he seems to labor through the innings that he does get through, while giving up plenty of runs along the way. Luck...

8/15: Penny tries to give us a quality start.

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:07:28 -0500

Since Brad Penny's best this season seems to be six innings, three earned. Then that is what I expect from him. I just hope that he doesn't fare worse. It is a critical game, in terms of the Wild Card, so let's get a W!