WMP activated; Flores to Columbus

So with Wily Mo Pena activated before today's game, the Nationals optioned catcher Jesus Flores to Class AAA Columbus. The plan all along was to have Flores catch every day at Class AA Harrisburg. In the last week, that changed. Here's GM Jim Bowden on why: "We thought it was important as far advanced as Jesus has come, No. 1 that he should face the best possible competition and breaking ball pitchers," Bowden said. "No....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. [link]