July 3, 200322 yr Pavano as bullpen candidates, with Penny the likelier choice because he throws harder. "I wouldn't," Penny said when asked if he'd like to relieve. "I couldn't. My arm wouldn't allow it." Team officials had no update on Spooneybarger's scheduled examination Wednesday by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews. Cabrera at first? Rookie left fielder Miguel Cabrera will take grounders at first base during pre-game batting practice, but infield coach Perry Hill rejected speculation that it's a prelude to the Marlins possibly trading first baseman Derrek Lee. No Dunn: The Reds have no plans to trade first baseman Adam Dunn, industry sources said. One prospective trade had the Marlins sending Penny and second baseman Luis Castillo to Cincinnati for Dunn. Link
July 3, 200322 yr Author His Arm can take it and its true. He is used to throwing 70+ pitches and he has never been a reliever before. I would put him in relief ONLY this year because Pavano has given us signs that he can pitch good.
July 3, 200322 yr I would like to see Penny go to the bullpen, we need a guy with good stuff in there.
July 3, 200322 yr His arm can take it...what a wuss. He can pitch 1-2 innings of relief a night if needed. He usually pitches 7 innings every 5 days. He can toss an inning every night of the week and have the same amount of pitches.
July 3, 200322 yr Penny wants to start. He might be better as a reliever then. Especially as a closer. He has filthy stuff and can go all out in the late innings in a closer role.
July 3, 200322 yr i rather see pavano in the pen. neither has been particularly consistent all year and pavano has experience in the pen. but if you ask me, they should both remain in the starting rotation.
July 3, 200322 yr Penny wants to start. He might be better as a reliever then. Especially as a closer. He has filthy stuff and can go all out in the late innings in a closer role. Dotel, Smoltz and Gange wanted to start too, look where they are. Michael Jordan was a basketball player who could do everything, but he wanted to play baseball more and stunk. It's not what you want, it's what you can do. If Penny can pitch better in the pen, then he shall be in the pen.
July 3, 200322 yr Pavano as bullpen candidates, with Penny the likelier choice because he throws harder. "I wouldn't," Penny said when asked if he'd like to relieve. "I couldn't. My arm wouldn't allow it." Team officials had no update on Spooneybarger's scheduled examination Wednesday by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews. Cabrera at first? Rookie left fielder Miguel Cabrera will take grounders at first base during pre-game batting practice, but infield coach Perry Hill rejected speculation that it's a prelude to the Marlins possibly trading first baseman Derrek Lee. No Dunn: The Reds have no plans to trade first baseman Adam Dunn, industry sources said. One prospective trade had the Marlins sending Penny and second baseman Luis Castillo to Cincinnati for Dunn. Link My arm wouldn't allow it? Just like your arm has allowed all those runs in the fist 4 innings you usually last? Gimme a break - he just went down a few more notches on the respect-o-meter :thumbdown
July 3, 200322 yr Mike didn't stink he just wasnt as good as he used to be. No. Jordan SUCKED at baseball.
July 3, 200322 yr Author The reason he said that is because he wants to start. I would just want him in the Pen this year but who are they going to replace him with? Phelps?
July 3, 200322 yr I like a four man rotation. They used to be used before and they lived. Redman Beckett Willis Phelps Put Pavano and Penny in the Pen.
July 3, 200322 yr Does Anyone think Brad Penny is similar to Jason Schmidt? Both have been said to have Ace Talent when they were/still is young. Schmidt didnt use it till he went to SF from Pittsburgh.
July 3, 200322 yr I like a four man rotation. They used to be used before and they lived. Redman Beckett Willis Phelps Put Pavano and Penny in the Pen. i dont know how becketts arm would hold up throwing that much....could hurt him.........
July 3, 200322 yr The Marlins won't put Penny in the pen. His value would decrease substantially. Set-up guys just don't demand alot of attention because it is the purgatory for those who don't have the skills to start, but also don't have the stones to close. Yes, Penny fits these requirements, but he's too young and valuable (especially in a trade) right now.
July 3, 200322 yr i have a feeling we will trade for Sullivan or Gabe White and 2 prospects from the Reds soon.... Penny or Castillo would be involved
July 3, 200322 yr i have a feeling we will trade for Sullivan or Gabe White and 2 prospects from the Reds soon.... Penny or Castillo would be involved You said it.... It's only a matter of time until the Reds get suckered into another trade.... How's Ryan Dumpster doing this year, btw?
July 3, 200322 yr You said it.... It's only a matter of time until the Reds get suckered into another trade.... How's Ryan Dumpster doing this year, btw? I believe he will be put into the pen if he doesn't get traded, I hope we trade him to an AL team. If not, the Reds will do.
July 3, 200322 yr if we do a Gabe White/Scott Sullivan for Castillo or Penny, I hope we get Stephen Smitherman as one of the prospects.... hey we raped Cincy once, how about twice?
July 3, 200322 yr The Marlins won't put Penny in the pen. His value would decrease substantially. Set-up guys just don't demand alot of attention because it is the purgatory for those who don't have the skills to start, but also don't have the stones to close. Yes, Penny fits these requirements, but he's too young and valuable (especially in a trade) right now. Stanton commanded a chunk from the Yanks, now he pull about 2 mil. with the Mutts. Whats Penny, 4m?
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