August 15, 200421 yr CHICAGO -- Management finally conceded that Brad Penny will be sidelined longer than originally believed and placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Monday. Last Sunday in his second Dodger start, Penny suffered an injury to the biceps nerve that subsequently caused numbness in the forearm area. Trainer Stan Johnston said the belief is that Penny tore loose scar tissue on the nerve that resulted from a previous injury. "He's actually better off now than before as far as elbow restriction, because he doesn't have any restriction now and he did before," said Johnston. Penny has had a history of minor elbow area problems. As for the current injury, although Penny will be eligible to be activated Aug. 24, it is very possible he will not be available until rosters expand Sept. 1. He has yet to pick up a ball, still has some numbness in the forearm area and the sizeable lead has the club wanting to err on the side of caution. "I'd rather he miss one more start than necessary if it ensures we have him the rest of the way," said general manager Paul DePodesta, who acquired Penny, Hee-Seop Choi and minor leaguer Bill Murphy from Florida for Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota and Juan Encarnacion July 30. "Hopefully it won't be an extended stay on the disabled list. He's gotten significantly better, but he hasn't thrown. We need to give him time before he starts his next game." After Sunday's game, Penny said he expected to be throwing "soon" and that he would not need a minor league stint. Johnston confirmed that Penny has shown steady improvement, but warned that the healing rate of nerves is unpredictable. Only two weeks remain in the minor league season, so a rehabilitation assignment might not apply.
August 15, 200421 yr Author CHICAGO -- Management finally conceded that Brad Penny will be sidelined longer than originally believed and placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Monday. Last Sunday in his second Dodger start, Penny suffered an injury to the biceps nerve that subsequently caused numbness in the forearm area. Trainer Stan Johnston said the belief is that Penny tore loose scar tissue on the nerve that resulted from a previous injury. "He's actually better off now than before as far as elbow restriction, because he doesn't have any restriction now and he did before," said Johnston. Penny has had a history of minor elbow area problems. As for the current injury, although Penny will be eligible to be activated Aug. 24, it is very possible he will not be available until rosters expand Sept. 1. He has yet to pick up a ball, still has some numbness in the forearm area and the sizeable lead has the club wanting to err on the side of caution. "I'd rather he miss one more start than necessary if it ensures we have him the rest of the way," said general manager Paul DePodesta, who acquired Penny, Hee-Seop Choi and minor leaguer Bill Murphy from Florida for Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota and Juan Encarnacion July 30. "Hopefully it won't be an extended stay on the disabled list. He's gotten significantly better, but he hasn't thrown. We need to give him time before he starts his next game." After Sunday's game, Penny said he expected to be throwing "soon" and that he would not need a minor league stint. Johnston confirmed that Penny has shown steady improvement, but warned that the healing rate of nerves is unpredictable. Only two weeks remain in the minor league season, so a rehabilitation assignment might not apply.
August 16, 200421 yr Hate to see Brad go on the DL, although feel fortunate that we won't have to face him this week. I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
August 16, 200421 yr Hate to see Brad go on the DL, although feel fortunate that we won't have to face him this week. I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
August 16, 200421 yr I saw it coming when I attended Brad's last game in a Marlins' uniform. He ended up leaving that game in the top of the 5th inning, apparently suffering from exhaustion.
August 16, 200421 yr I saw it coming when I attended Brad's last game in a Marlins' uniform. He ended up leaving that game in the top of the 5th inning, apparently suffering from exhaustion.
August 16, 200421 yr Boo Hoo. My attitude = If j00 isn't with teh Blue Crew (TEH NEW MARLINS NICKNAME), j00s an enemy!
August 16, 200421 yr Boo Hoo. My attitude = If j00 isn't with teh Blue Crew (TEH NEW MARLINS NICKNAME), j00s an enemy!
August 16, 200421 yr all i have to say is ha 513957[/snapback] ha to what exactly? Are you happy that Penny is hurt? If so, you disgust me... more than you already did.
August 16, 200421 yr all i have to say is ha 513957[/snapback] ha to what exactly? Are you happy that Penny is hurt? If so, you disgust me... more than you already did.
August 16, 200421 yr damn, that sucks i wish him a speedy recovery, he might not be a marlin anymore but he brought so much to this team so he deserves our support
August 16, 200421 yr damn, that sucks i wish him a speedy recovery, he might not be a marlin anymore but he brought so much to this team so he deserves our support
August 16, 200421 yr all i have to say is ha 513957[/snapback] ha to what exactly? Are you happy that Penny is hurt? If so, you disgust me... more than you already did. 514079[/snapback] no, HA that we got the better of the deal when everyone was questioning it. this ensures we got the better of it. should we have kept him and this happens. our season is over. and blatingly coming out and saying i disgust you shows your biased towards members on the site. :thumbup
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