Penny for the Giants

This just in--Brad Penny has signed with the Giants. Nice to see a veteran who could really help choose San Francisco. It goes to show how far they've come since their incredible awfulness. And no, Penny is not Cliff Lee. But he is an ex-Dodger with a huge chip on his shoulder who will get a chance to make them pay for perceived slights. It's also important to note that by going from hitter friendly Boston in the dominant American League to the pitcher's paradise of AT&T in the weak-hitting National League, Penny's stats are almost certain to improve. And he's in a contact year. All in all, a nice pick-up for a 5th starter. He'll hold down the fort 'til the Unit gets back (and possibly take his place next year) and allow the kids (Martinez, Sadowski, etc.) to get some much-needed seasoning.