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NCRaven Hangout Grand Counsel

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Has anybody thought that maybe Penn is being groomed for a shot at the Long Relif role? Then giving him a look next spring for a starter position?

Sure, then he still needs to be stretched to 3-4 innings and not go in for one and out. With Bierd, Sarfate, and until today, Aquino, all going strong, I don't expect them to use Penn in a short role and they only gave him one inning. Now, he could go to the pen, after his one inning pitched, and pitch simulated innings to stretch him out, but that is unusual and doesn't have the benefit of facing live pitching.

Just not sure I understand Kranitz' and Trembley's handling of Penn, in this game, at least.

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NCRaven Hangout Grand Counsel

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I'm looking at our offensive (in both senses of the word) output today and thinking, "get used to life without Brian Roberts leading off.":cool:

Not against making a trade, but without a legitimate leadoff hitter, our lack of run production is going to be a killer.

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