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
Wily Mo Pena
Mets Get Jason Dubois
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 Moises Alou to a nursing home: Jason Dubois. What do you mean, “who the heck … Read more
Housecleaning in Buffalo
Some strange goings on in Buffalo with the AAA Bisons.
Martinez Down, Evans Up
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 every day. Though F-Mart did not look overmatched in his debut stint in the bigs, … Read more
A Source of Power
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) — and he hits from the right side of the plate. His name is Wily … Read more
Mets Sign Wily Mo Pena
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 last season. After undergoing rotator cuff surgery for his right shoulder last year, Pena this … Read more