It may not be a blockbuster move or a big bat.. but it was a move to bolster the starting rotation. After clearing waivers, Brad Penny signed a minor league contract with the Giants. With Randy J on the DL, the Giants #5 spot in the rotation has not been solid. A few decent spot starts by Ryan Sadowski & Joe Martinez.. but neither one seemed to have the stuff to own the position. In comes Brad Penny.. to a team that has as solid of a rotation as any team in the majors. Throughout Giants history, the Giants have been known to a lineups stacked with offense. The page has turned and the modern day Giants are now loaded with a talented pitching staff. Brad Penny has struggled in the American League: In 24 starts with the Red Sox, Penny has gone 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA (8.31 ERA in the month of August).
What Penny brings to the Giants: he knows the NL West and NL hitters. It doesn't hurt that he might have a bone to pick with the Dodgers. His numbers were high with the Sox, but he might just find himself at home in the NL with the Giants.
Let's see what Penny's got left.. I like the move. You don't know if it'll work if you don't give it a try.
♥ Laia
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