Monday, April 4, 2011

Rays Talked To Brad Penny About Being Closer; Scouts Dont' Like Ryan Theriot's Defense

A number of teams, including the always-creative Rays, approached right-hander Brad Penny about becoming a closer during the offseason.

Penny preferred to remain a starter and signed a one-year, $3 million free-agent contract with the Tigers. He did not fare well against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing eight runs in 4 1/3 innings. But a strong season could put him in position to land a better deal next winter, when he will still be only 33.

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