dawg31

You guys are really something. Penny struggles after several solid starts, (not to mention a few rbi's) and statements on the board are, trade him, he's crap. All pitchers struggle, including, Schilling, Maddox, & Johnson. I feel this is what is wrong with the Fla. fans. You want nothing less than perfection each time a pitcher takes the mound. Aint gonna happen!! I felt so bad for Nunez the other night. He already felt the pressure, wanting his job back, then I hear the fans booing him. His 6 yr old son was in the stands, his wife got up and left. Fla fans are rude, they dont really care about the players. I didnt read any attaboys on the board after Brad's last few solid starts, no comments on the home runs or the triple that knocked in 3 runs. But let's trash him when he struggles. I for one hope Penny does get traded, and one day it will be the biggest mistake the Marlins made.

Me too!

I'm more concerned about the fact that they CANT HIT!!!Penny pitched well enough to win, man we need some bats.

My thoughts exactly, he has a long way to go to earn that 10mill.

Imo, they have done well so far.

Nunez is a quality pitcher, I've watched him for years, he was in the minors with Penny, I agree he needed to go down, Torberg stated that it wasnt punishment, but how can he get his innings in when he is blowing close games. He can go down, work out his problems and come back and be a plus for the bullpen. Not as much pressure on him at the lower level. Go vlady!!!!!

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Brad Penny, he's the man. Not only did he have a good outing, the game before, he homered!!!!!! above and beyond the call of duty imo.

Hey Ed, give Penny his due, he pitched his heart out, also, did you note where Torberg said he was in the best shape he has ever seen him in??? Everyone is intitled to their opinion but you need to give credit when credit is deserved. I think he can emerge as the ace. Just give him some time.

I think part of his problem early on was that he had been coiled like a snake for the 5 day suspension, to much adrenalin (sp) and nerves. He wanted to have a good outing to shut up the rumors regarding his "arm problem". He did settle down and pitch well. No one hated the fact he gave up those early runs more than he did. He was also getting squeezed a little, I saw several fast balls called for balls that were strikes. Interesting note, the umpire was the one who ejected him for the guerro brawl. Penny will be just fine, wait and see. I talked to him after the game and he said he could not get his body in sinc the first inning. Ed I wish you would lay off the attitude thing. Let it go. Penny is who he is and that is what makes him the athlete he is, I have seen alot of change in him this last year. None of these guys are just your average Joe. Thats why they are where they are. I have seen him do tremendous things for people and they arent made public because he doesnt want them to be. He is a very private person.

Beckett should never have gone there with the press.Even if he felt that way, he should remain silent and take the blame for his performance. We are in the big leagues and the catcher, right or wrong did not put a gun to his head and make him throw a paticular pitch. Saying what he said, will fester and this will grow into a cancer. He should have enough respect for Pudge to take it up with him privately. You never blame or even indicate a team member made you look bad. Time to grow up.

I would rather see Penny suspended than running like a girl, Mota was ridiculous. How embarrassing!!!!!

Not only did he have the flu last year during spring training, but then they let him go out and pitch 9 innings against montreal because he had a shut out going. Torberg stated this year how weak Penny was, what were they thinking? I think that probably had something to do with his stint on the dl.

Oh yee of little faith!!!! I wouldnt post it here if I thought it was just a far fetched rumor. How many of you are eating crow now??????