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28 Aug 2009
Sadly, Brad Penny really would be an upgrade for the Yankees. Yes, his numbers are bad. A 5.61 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP while striking out 6.1 per nine is nothing to write home about.
But then you have to remember that the current fifth starter is Sergio Mitre. Mitre has a 6.82 ERA, a 1.879 WHIP and has only struck out 5.3 per nine innings.
Admittedly, when that is your baseline, it is very easy to surpass it. Penny isn’t much, but he is definitely an upgrade over what the Yankees have in the fifth spot of the rotation. If he clears waivers on Monday you can sign him Tuesday when rosters expand and have another arm at your disposal.
Aug 28, 2009 @ 09:29:24
And with his velocity, if he could just be taught how to put about 2 to 3 inches inches of late break (cut) onto his fastball (sit with Mo for 10 minutes one day soon, big guy), he would drop about 2 runs off his ERA and .5 off his WHIP.
Aug 28, 2009 @ 17:07:57
if both pitchers provide you with a good chance to lose why upgrade? To have a slightly less chance to lose that 5th day every time around the horn?