Mets Sign Pena

[ljshorty89]

According to Metsblog.com, the Mets have signed Wily Mo Pena.

I'm not sure why. I guess as a Minor League deal it's fine, but it doesn't make too much sense.

[love_that_reefer]

Because Daniel Murphy can't catch a cold?

[ljshorty89]

Murphy's actually not that bad, considering he's only played in LF for like 40 games. He had one error. His range isn't excellent, but he's workable, especially considering his hitting ability.

[missionhockey21]

Pena's development track was all screwed up due to being forced into the majors as stipulated in his contract. He is no longer super young, but a good hitting instructor and a full season in at AAA might give the Mets a cheap bat with pop to use as a PH next season.

[ljshorty89]

He's only 27, so I guess there's hope he can be a decent bench hitter, but I'm not sure that NY is the place for him to become that. Who knows, all depends on how he takes his trip to AAA ball.

[browntown653]

They should promote him and release Sheff now that 500 is out of the way.