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Eaglesfan27 · 03-03-2007, 10:18 AM

Just stopped my sim because of the first head scratcher trade that I've noticed:

The Padres (who were running a bit low on money so that might be a factor) traded a 32 year old Ryan Howard (he went there as a FA a year prior) who had hit 50 plus homers each of the last 6 years and was on pace for another 50 homer season, a weak MR, a good prospect at 3B, and a poor prospect at 1B, AND 3 million dollars for Brad Penny. Penny is 35, his ratings are in decline (still good - Stuff is 51, movement of 55, and Control of 74,) but he has always been a .500 pitcher in this career. Seems like they gave up a heavy price for an older pitcher and SD doesn't have a 1B in the wings to produce Howard's type of numbers.

Hmmm.. maybe a never mind. I decided to finish out the season before I posted. Brad Penny went 12-6 for the Padres the rest of the way. Their prospect (who replaced Howard at 1B) who didn't look that good to me (I have scouts off) hit .252 with 12 homers and 47 RBI's the rest of the year and most importantly they won 100 games and made the playoffs.

03-03-2007, 10:18 AM	#87
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Just stopped my sim because of the first head scratcher trade that I've noticed: The Padres (who were running a bit low on money so that might be a factor) traded a 32 year old Ryan Howard (he went there as a FA a year prior) who had hit 50 plus homers each of the last 6 years and was on pace for another 50 homer season, a weak MR, a good prospect at 3B, and a poor prospect at 1B, AND 3 million dollars for Brad Penny. Penny is 35, his ratings are in decline (still good - Stuff is 51, movement of 55, and Control of 74,) but he has always been a .500 pitcher in this career. Seems like they gave up a heavy price for an older pitcher and SD doesn't have a 1B in the wings to produce Howard's type of numbers. Hmmm.. maybe a never mind. I decided to finish out the season before I posted. Brad Penny went 12-6 for the Padres the rest of the way. Their prospect (who replaced Howard at 1B) who didn't look that good to me (I have scouts off) hit .252 with 12 homers and 47 RBI's the rest of the year and most importantly they won 100 games and made the playoffs. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 03-03-2007 at 10:19 AM.