I was initially a big Penny fan.  Though I was a big Lo Duca fan (before we knew about theRoids) I though the move would make the team better overall.  Penny pitched well for us, especially during the 2006 and 2007 campaigns.  But the wheels seemed to have come off when Torre, Bowa and company came into town.  Management wouldn’t put up with his attitude and laziness anymore, pushing him to be a team leader.  Well, instead of growing into the role of an Ace Penny decided to take his ball and go home to cry on his ranch during the playoffs.  Notice how the Dodgers did not seem to miss him.

The whole “asking” for his release from Boston cemented for me the impression that Penny is apre–madonna whose work ethic never seemed to match his ego or complement his talent.  So, lets raise our glass and hope the Dodgers can help Penny maintain that beautiful 5+ ERA on the season!