When He's Not Pitching, Brad Penny Will Now Watch Games From The Right-Field Pavilion

Oh, gosh. Barroid has 2 new/continuing problems for the Giants to ponder.

Again, let's hear it for Ned Colletti, who values character.

By the way, still no Princess signing.

Brad Penny is a pitcher? Who knew?!?!?!?!???

Andy B,

I'm fairly confident, if need be, I can outrun an irate Penny. haha

No, seriously, all kidding aside, I just think his weight has been a legit issue. Obviously, he's not grossly out of shape or anything, but I don't think it's coincidence that Penny has a history of back issues/struggling as the season wears on, and that he could stand to lose a few pounds. Not only that, but from my vantage point, he seems to get bigger as the season goes on. I'm not a trainer so I can't say for sure, but my gut (no pun intended) tells me one has a lot to do with the other.

AK

Well, at least with the opening of an all-you-can eat buffet in right field, all the autograph hounds will know where to find Bad Penny and Olmedo "Extra Tomatoes" Saenz on their off days. . .

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I use the term "off day" for Bad Penny literally, not figuratively (which should be interpreted as everyday). . .

Adrian! Seattle is so cold,come back LA!

Some people who think Beltre's one big year was a result of something fishy forget he did not begin hitting until he tweaked his left ankle/foot. Before he did his biggest issue hitting was lunging at the ball and not staying back. That entire season he could not put much weight/strain on his left ankle when he would swing. This caused him to stay back and wait for the ball to come to him. Hence hit hit a ton because he just reacted and could not force it. If you watch him in Seattle he was back to lunging the minute he got there. Not sure if he could be put back in that frame of mind but it would sure be interesting. He would also be a huge upgrade defensively over what the Dodgers have currently.

Then again he is expensive...of course those $40 seats in RF will cover that I am sure...my gawd I simply cannot imagine the sort of beligerent PITA rude POS "fans" this sort of deal will attract...oh sure I can...they are called "Raider Fan" and only come out of Mom's basement for all you can eat gourmond meals. These are the sorts who will be sure to extract "their money's worth" from the game and to heck everyone around them.

Sorry the Dodgers can keep this "fan experience" all for themselves. I have likely attended my last Dodger game in my lifetime.

Somebody help me here... Why is $40 for all you can eat and drink in the RF pavillion considered a "deal"? Let's see:

2 dogs @ $6 each = $12
2 sodas @ $4 each = $8
Cool-a-coo @ 3 = $3 (yes, I know they don't sell those any more, but I miss them)
Giant bag of peanuts @ $5 = $5

That's $28 and it is more than enough to keep me happy (and then some) for 9 innings plus visitor batting practice. Now I know the RFP is not worth $12 a seat, and even if it was, that is breaking even at best.

This is a good deal only if you already weigh 300+ pounds or are the kind of person who thinks a 3-egg Denver omelet is just a breakfast side dish at IHOP.

Len

good points about the costs of food...of course odds are they are gonna be increasing the costs at the concession stands now.

I know they limit the number of each item a person can get each visit to the consession. Even so I bet most folks would get on regular and one gourmond ticket. Another way to keep the odds in favor of the Dodgers is to restrict this to one consession creating longer lines. Forcing the ticket holder to decide between a $4 hotdog and actually seeing the game. I bet you cannot get peanuts from the peanut vendor either and have to go the the concession for those too...