Happy Birthday Tony Pena!
Discuss Pena the RBI'er... I personally think subbing for Pena is one of the toughest calls out there. I typically keep him in, but sometimes stick with Ford at #7 for lefty action. Then Lindeman at #8...
He's slow but has his power moments, see Gedman and Laudner. I'd put Jala-pena a notch below those two...
I'd put Pena below Gedman, Laudner and Boone, but above Ashby. I think you have to leave him in just because the STL pinch hitters are terrible. In a clutch spot I may PH for him just to get that 1 AB power boost for my pinch hitter.
Tony Bringin' the Pena is an RBI legend in the McLane household.
He hit a series clinching bomb vs Na to beat Chubbs. My finest RBI moment.
Plus he did that autograph for a forum member. Who was that?
That autograph made him the single, coolest RBIer of all time.
As for his playing ability. I'm a fan of Pena. You know what you're getting. One HR about every 8 at-bats, no speed, but a few hits every now and then.
I like him and keep him in. Maybe he gets pulled in the late innings, but overall--he's a keeper.
I love Tony (Mr Warning Track Power) Pena. The man is clutch as hell and always seems to come through with the good ol' single off the wall whenever you need one.