Looks like the Dodgers told Penny his option won't be picked up. The guy
keeps coming back injured, but has a chip on his shoulder from comments I've
read that his option isn't being picked up. What does he expect?
On the other hand, I'm surprised the Dodgers don't want him back. The way
salaries are, 9 million for a pitcher doesn't get too much anymore.






From LA Times


Penny vanishes

The locker of Brad Penny was empty Thursday and Penny himself was nowhere to
be seen.

The Dodgers' opening-day starter, Penny was placed on the 60-day disabled
list Wednesday to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Furcal. Penny is
ineligible for postseason play.

Torre said he had no idea about Penny's whereabouts.

"I didn't get a chance to say hello or goodbye," Torre said. "He was here
yesterday and he disappeared. I didn't ask him to leave."

General Manager Ned Colletti said he spoke Wednesday to Penny's agent, Greg
Genske, but refused to divulge the nature of their conversation. Genske did
not return voice messages.

Penny, who has a $9.25-million option for next season that could be bought
out for $2 million, said this month that he was disappointed that the
Dodgers refused to extend his contract this spring. Trainer Stan Conte said
that as far as he knew, Penny would remain under his watch as he
rehabilitated his ailing shoulder over the next six weeks.