poor Wily Mo isn't even the best Reds Pena....admittedly I wasn't jazzed about the Pena signing initially but his attitude is so refreshing and it doesn't hurt that he produces now and again
poor Wily Mo isn't even the best Reds Pena....admittedly I wasn't jazzed about the Pena signing initially but his attitude is so refreshing and it doesn't hurt that he produces now and again
Pena has been a great addition, very reminiscent to me of Ramon Hernandez in 09 who had some big hits, played 1B when Votto went down, and seemed to be a popular presence in the clubhouse.
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
dfs (07-19-2014)
I too was less than enthused when I first read about Pena's signing, but as far as I am concerned, whomever made that decision (Walt?) hit a HR. While he might not play at an all-star level, he does produce at a nice level and, as has been mentioned, that attitude. You just KNOW that it is infectious. Someone in the clubhouse having a bad day? Have 'em hang close with Pena for a couple of hours. I have also ended up really enjoying having Skip on the team as well. Guy seems to have a fantastic work ethic and is probably a great mentor for some of the younger fellas. Hope he gets over his concussion very soon.
He's impossible not to root for.
Fun player, and I love his enthusiasm, but if the Reds are seriously considering relying on him as a regular first baseman and middle-of-the-lineup bat for six weeks, that's a problem.
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redsfanmia (07-19-2014)
Awesome signing. Reds knew Hanny was not a long term option. Loved him but he has been on the DL for Tampa 2 or 3 times. Pena knows his role and quietly becoming a team
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Wily Mo hit 26 home runs in part-time play that season and was basically the only thing worth watching on a completely garbage Reds team. That's no shot at Brayan Pena.
PuffyPig (07-19-2014)
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