duke of dorwood
01-13-2003, 09:10 AM
From Boston Globe:
The hitch apparently related to Cincinnati's concerns over the physical condition of righthander Brady Penny, whom they would have received from the Marlins in the multiplayer swap
Under the plan that would send Penny to Cincinnati and Colon to Florida, the Expos would receive Adrian Gonzalez, a highly prized first base prospect, and righthander Don Levinski from the Marlins. They also would get outfielder Ruben Mateo and righthander Luke Hudson from the Reds. Minor changes could be made in the deal, but it was stalled - and ultimately could be killed - by Cincinnati's reluctance over Penny, whose medical records the Reds had received.
Penny, 24, has gone on the disabled list twice in the last three seasons, including a six-week stint last season with inflammation of the right biceps.
The hitch apparently related to Cincinnati's concerns over the physical condition of righthander Brady Penny, whom they would have received from the Marlins in the multiplayer swap
Under the plan that would send Penny to Cincinnati and Colon to Florida, the Expos would receive Adrian Gonzalez, a highly prized first base prospect, and righthander Don Levinski from the Marlins. They also would get outfielder Ruben Mateo and righthander Luke Hudson from the Reds. Minor changes could be made in the deal, but it was stalled - and ultimately could be killed - by Cincinnati's reluctance over Penny, whose medical records the Reds had received.
Penny, 24, has gone on the disabled list twice in the last three seasons, including a six-week stint last season with inflammation of the right biceps.