2006-12-19 03:50:58 · 12 answers · asked by popular_bond 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think being around David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez will let him mature a bit faster as a hitter.
However, he still needs consistent playing time.
2006-12-19 09:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Boston, MA (activities community) - The Boston pink Sox traded outfielder Wily Mo Pena and funds issues to the Washington Nationals on Friday for a participant to be named. Pena, who signed a one-3 hundred and sixty 5 days take care of Boston in February, batted basically .218 with 5 homers and 17 RBI in seventy 3 video games for the pink Sox this season. He holds a occupation widely used of .256 in 459 video games over six seasons with Cincinnati and Boston. The pink Sox offered the settlement of righty Clay Bucholz from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, filling Pena's roster spot. Bucholz began the first recreation of Boston's doubleheader with the l. a. Angels of Anaheim."
2016-11-30 23:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by northcut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing holding back Wily, is Wily. He's out of shape, undisciplined as a hitter and the circle routes he takes on fly balls would make Manny look positively graceful. Classic case of a million dollar talent and a ten cent head
2006-12-19 07:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sharky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Wily Mo has good power, but it's his 245 pound frame in the outfield that is the concern. The guy has limited range due to lack of speed.
2006-12-19 04:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If only WMP could run a decent route to a fly ball, he probably would be the starting CF now and Coco would be traded.
Pena would make a perfect DH, unfortunately the Sox already have a pretty good one!
2006-12-19 07:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Sox need to either make room for Wily Mo or deal him otherwise he will stagnate and pee off many fantasy owners!
2006-12-19 04:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by NM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how they were planning on developing him. He was the odd-man out in an outfield of Ramirez, Crisp and Drew.
The Drew deal is in limbo, but I don't know if the Sox intend to find another OF.
Ultimately, I think he has to play every day to improve, just like any other athlete.
2006-12-19 04:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by Jon T. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for Wily Mo there's no room in the outfiled any longer. If they deal Manny which isn't going to happen then they would keep him but I've heard rumors hes trade bait.
2006-12-19 04:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by Oz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
great power, yes. however he has poor plate discipline. he doesnt take many walks. boston tends to favor the high on base percentage guys. if he had 500 or so at bats, realistically he could mash 30-40 home runs. i read a scouting magazine that said he has more natural power than former teammate adam dunn.
2006-12-19 07:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by jorge27x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, he was brought up too soon by cincinatti..he needed at least a year more in the minors to help with some of his many flaws
2006-12-19 07:44:38 · answer #10 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋