Penguins extend Buchanan

The Fkorida Penguins agree to a 7 year, 101.5 million dollar deal with LHP Peter Buchanon.  The deal will not only keep Peter in the Penguin rotation every 5th day, but also includes a radio program on WPEN, the team's radio network.

Buchanan's first program included a diatribe against the 5 man rotation. From the transcript:

 "A certain fat Yoda just assumes I will pitch in a 5 man rotation.  Let me tell you something about the 1950's, people.  We god fearing Americans resisted communism.  We restricted immigration to keep fat Yodas out of our country.  Men put in an honest day of work, and that includes the pitchers, who took their turn every FOURTH day."

The deal probably spells the end of George White's tenure in Florida.  As a free agent, he may be tempted with riches from the New York Cobra, although that could lead to him being disowned by his family.