mlbcenter.com - 8/6/2009
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Baltimore really had nothing to lose when it recalled phenom right-hander Brian Matusz earlier in the week.
Pena Is A Smart Hitter
mvn.com 7/14/2009 — What a way to cap off Carlos Pena day! Sure he didn't make it past the first round but he pulled one of the best home run derbies ever (for a Ray). Instead of really going for the most home runs as possible, he must have decided to use this "glorified BP"contest into his own BP. His home run ...
Another Look at Carlos Pena's HRs
baseballanalysts.com 9/11/2009 — Before the season I looked at HR rate by pitch location and noted batters who hit HRs in locations most do not. One batter I profiled was Carlos Pena , as he hits HR predominately on pitches away while most batter hit them on middle-in pitches. Part way through the season he was one of the ...
2009 MLB American League East Notebook
mlbcenter.com 7/30/2009 — Boston’s stability in the playoff race looks OK to this point. The Red Sox lead the American League Wild Card race by 2 ½ games.
The Curse of the American League
baseballreflections.com 9/10/2009 —
Image by Keith Allison via Flickr
At this point, we have to begin to discuss the possibility of an official curse – for the third time in four years one of the American League’s elite homerun hitters has suffered a season ending injury in September, and for the second year in ...
2009 MLB American League East Notebook
mlbcenter.com 7/17/2009 — While we’re at the All-Star break, let’ discuss something that’s really important.
Derek Jeter’s new house in Tampa.
The Yankees’ sure Hall of Fame shortstop is reportedly building a mansion in Tampa, Fla.
Progrostercating
fackyouk.blogspot.com 8/6/2009 — With Sergio Mitre starting and a big four game set against the Red Sox looming, Anthony Claggett's recall yesterday was a prudent move. The downside is it returned the roster construction to the absurd 13 man pitching staff (not to mention indirectly caused some baffling substitutions). That ...
Vote For Los!!!
mvn.com 7/8/2009 — I don't think enough has been said about supporting Carlos Pena for the final spot on the American League All-Star team. This is a chance for us to show our support for a key guy that has been a centerpiece of the Rays Organization! Vote For Los Here!!!
Its All Or Nothing For C-Pain
mvn.com 8/14/2009 — Not sure where I heard this nickname for Carlos Pena, it just seemed to suit this topic. This all or nothing approach has been applied to pretty much the entire 2009 season for Pena.
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Pena's Back
yankeesredsox.com 8/7/2009 — The Yankees sent Claggett back to the minors today and brought back Ramiro Pena. Gaudin won't be here until Sunday at which point another roster move will have to be made (Melancon?) Since we last saw Pena he has hit .250/.346/.379 in 116 AB's at AAA. That is not good, but he is a ...
Rays smack four homers, sweep aside Red Sox —
SI.com - MLB 8/6/2009
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.(AP) Carlos Pena , Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered in support of rookie left-hander David Price , and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to finish a two-game series sweep.
SOX LIMP INTO SHOWDOWN —
NY Post: Sports 8/6/2009
> ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carlos Pena, Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered in support of rookie left-hander David Price, and the Rays beat the Red Sox 6-4 last night to finish a two-game series sweep. Since posting season highs Sunday ...