SSH2005 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 http://www.mlive.com/tigers/weblog/index.s..._04.html#131527 Pena signs with Yankees DETROIT -- Carlos Pena's deal with the New York Yankees is now official. He signed a minor-league deal, with an agreement that he'll make $1.25 million when called up to the big leagues, with a chance for another $500,000 in incentives. Pena hasn't played since the Tigers released him on March 26, so he'll go to Class A Tampa to get some at-bats. If they don't call him up within a few weeks, he can ask for his release. The Tigers paid Pena about $688,000 in termination pay, rather than guarantee a $2.8 million contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Fathom's boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Considering how he hit the 2nd part of last season, I am quite surprised it took him this long to find a spot. He hit with some power late in the year for the Tigers. Had to at least make a few organizations think he had finally figured things out (lets not forget he was pretty damn talented back when he was in the Athletic's system). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 16, 2006 -> 01:18 AM) Considering how he hit the 2nd part of last season, I am quite surprised it took him this long to find a spot. He hit with some power late in the year for the Tigers. Had to at least make a few organizations think he had finally figured things out (lets not forget he was pretty damn talented back when he was in the Athletic's system). He's a pretty darn good fielder as well. He does have some holes in his swing though, I'm not sure he'll ever be that great of a hitter but he could be a nice bench player that could supply some power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 16, 2006 -> 05:18 PM) Considering how he hit the 2nd part of last season, I am quite surprised it took him this long to find a spot. He hit with some power late in the year for the Tigers. Had to at least make a few organizations think he had finally figured things out (lets not forget he was pretty damn talented back when he was in the Athletic's system). I guess it's like when Hee Seop Choi got placed on waivers and the Red Sox claimed him. He's also got Scott Bora$$ as his agent, so some teams may have shied away from that, even though it doesn't look that bad of a contract. But the guy had a 1.006 OPS after the ASB. The Yankees could start him at 1B, and put Giambi at DH and they'd be better defensively (which is a big key for them). He's certainly better than the likes of Andy Phillips and Bernie Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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