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Brad Penny Might Be Traded? Nah! Fan Votes 3 Redsoxfan4evr wrote this 2 years ago Permalink ESPN's Buster Olney suggests that Boston might trade Brad Penny "for a decent Grade B prospect before the trade deadline, with Clay Buchholz waiting in the wings and Daisuke Matsuzaka showing progress in his rehab." Olney suggests the Brewers, who have need for a starting pitcher, might be a good landing spot for Penny. Adds Olney: "The Red Sox almost certainly would not offer Penny arbitration, so it makes sense for them to move him before the July 31 deadline just to recoup a little value." However, Terry Francona has said "we didn't sign him to trade him". It is said that Penny has been much more valuable to the Sox than some might otherwise believe. So when the July 31 trading deadline approaches, Penny might end up staying with Boston. Francona has also said  “We signed him to win. He’s worked hard. I only think it’s going to continue to get better.’’ Now we know that Boston has swerved the media before about trading a player, however I do not believe that is the case. If some of Penny's teammates complained about Penny, there would be more reason to believe this story. However Josh Beckett who was once Penny’s teammate with the Marlins, said Penny seems comfortable in Boston. “I’m glad they haven’t traded him and I hope they don’t,’’ Beckett said. “People talk about him being a No. 5 starter. I want you to show me the teams who have four starters better than that guy.’’ And so Buster Olney, to your trade rumor I say, "Nah". It does not make sense to trade Penny away for a grade B anything Buster. Why remove an important piece of the puzzle in order to prepare for a entirely new puzzle? Why take out our pitcher for someone most likely to sit in the minors? Where's your head man? I do believe we will target someone for a trade, but I believe it will happen at either SS or at 1st base. Draftaholic -Redsoxfan4evr

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	Yes, I have heard comments from espn writers and a few scouts who are my friends, that there was interest in both and that both were available for trades. More so for Escobar than for Gonzo. No, none of this is just out of thin air. 07/22/2009 2:59 PM
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	Penny is doing fine. No need to trade him. 07/22/2009 10:15 AM
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	I would like to get some return on that investment, and we wouldn't be any worse off without Brad "I can throw 100 pitches in 4 innings" Penny. You have mentioned Escobar and Gonzalez, is there anything that is leading you to believe this stuff, or are you just pulling things out of the air...because I haven't heard Escobar or Gonzalez names mentioned once in relation to the Sox. 07/21/2009 2:13 PM
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