Tag Archives: Wily Mo Pena

Blast from the Past

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Remember Wily Mo Pena? The hulking slugger stomped around Buffalo for a short period in 2009, but left after a disagreement with management. It turns out that Pena has been pounding the ball out of the park for

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Mets Get Jason Dubois

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

They passed on Manny Ramirez, ignored Raul Ibanez, decided against Adam Dunn, and never considered Casey Blake, before settling on Gary Sheffield as a stopgap. But finally, the Mets have acquired the big-bodied, power-hitting left fielder they’ve needed since admitting … Continue reading →

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Housecleaning in Buffalo

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some strange goings on in Buffalo with the AAA Bisons.

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Martinez Down, Evans Up

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have sent outfielder Fernando Martinez back down to AAA Buffalo and have promoted Nick Evans from AA Binghamton. It is assumed that Martinez was sent down in order to ensure that he would continue to play … Continue reading →

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A Source of Power

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Jerry Manuel’s opine for power has so far fallen on deaf ears in the front office. But, perhaps the solution can be found from within. That’s right, there’s a slugging outfielder-first baseman right under our nose (well, actually, in Buffalo) … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Wily Mo Pena

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have signed enigmatic slugger Wily Mo Pena to a minor league deal. Pena hit only .205 with 2 homers in 195 ABs last year with the Washington Nationals. However, he suffered from a strained oblique and shoulder issues … Continue reading →

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