Brad Penny to DL, along with Cory Wade; Eric Stults, Tanyon Sturtze promoted

Links (2)

Evening Roundup #2 for 8/14 (Penny, T. Jones, more)
Published 8/15/2008 by admin at Rotoprofessor
... Tony Jackson of The Los Angeles Daily News (click here for the post) is reporting that the Dodgers Brad Penny is going back to the DL with “shoulder inflammation”.  There was no official word as to who will replace him, but it could be Eric Stults (recalled to replace him), Jason Johnson or someone else, depending on “whoever is rested and ready the next time it comes up”.  Jackson points out that while the Dodgers could the rotation spot, it doesn’t appear like they will. ...

Penny And Wade To The DL; Stults And Sturtze Promoted
Published 8/15/2008 by kensai (noreply@blogger.com) at Fire Ned Colletti Now
This is pretty surprising news to me, but Tony Jackson reports that the moves have been made. “Torre said Penny will be replaced in the rotation by whoever is rested and ready the next time it comes up. Like Penny, Cory Wade has shoulder inflammation.”At this point, Penny is no big loss because he’s been the Dodgers’ worst pitcher all season. Stults may only be league average at best, but that’s still miles better than what Penny has brought to the table this season. Wade, on the other hand, is a significant loss for a bullpen that’s ...