Yankees interested in free agent P Brad Penny

[dunaja]

I've heard of this guy. He's not very good.

Let's hope the Yanks sign him by August 31, so he can be eligible for the post-season roster.

[sprocketboy]

I've heard of this guy. He's not very good.

Let's hope the Yanks sign him by August 31, so he can be eligible for the post-season roster.

The pre-2004 Red Sox fan in me thinks, "watch him skunk Red Sox batters in Game Four of the ALCS."

Now? I'm not so sure.

[patfan64]

Is there anyone that the MFY aren't interested in?

[Bases Loaded]

Theres speculation that one of the conditions of his release is he wouldn't sign with an AL team. Personally, I think as bad as he had been for us it would be an upgrade for the Yankees.

[3 Point Stan]

I think he'd be insane to sign with an AL East club anyway. It's NL or bust for this young chap.

[Joolz]

Looks like he may be signing with the Giants.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4434942

[3 Point Stan]

8 ip, 0 er, 5 h, 1 bb - win

[Mikiemo83]

damn is teh national league that weak?

[Joolz]

8 ip, 0 er, 5 h, 1 bb - win

Unbelievable.

Mlb.com article about his performance using words like superb, excelled, dominating, he plowed gracefully through the Phillies lineup, he looked like a winner before he threw his 1st pitch, striding confidently to the mound, and he looked nothing like the pitcher who went 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA for the Red Sox. It was his longest outing since he lasted eight innings on June 25, 2007.

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http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090902&content_id=6757608&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[nomars_girl]

8 ip, 0 er, 5 h, 1 bb - win

Why can't we get guys like that?

[3 Point Stan]

Why can't we get guys like that?
Oh, we can... Usually in Tampa Bay, opposing us on the mound.

[sprocketboy]

He did that against the Phillies? The defending champions? Those Phillies?

Wow. Just ... wow.

[Joolz]

Penny got another win on Monday 9/7 against the Padres. Seems he got a bit emotional during the game requiring a visit from the umpires and the manager.


Brad Penny took offense to Adrian Gonzalez's perceived actions after the San Diego first baseman belted a long sixth-inning home run to center field. Penny believed that Gonzalez stood and admired his drive a little too long. The right-hander proceeded to yell at the Padres slugger as he headed for first base and again as Gonzalez rounded third.


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090907&content_id=6849516&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Brad Penny's stats with the Giants:

Record: 2-0
Innings: 15
Hits: 8
Runs: 2
Strikeouts: 8
Walks: 2
ERA: 1.20

[Mikiemo83]

wow showing emotions and pitching well...who the hell is this guy -


is this a Grant Putman twin brother type of general hospital switch that took place in Boston?