The End of an Era

The short, unhappy life (or at least Red Sox career) of Willie Mo Pena is in its apparent death throes as the outfielder has cleared waivers, and can be traded to any other team before the end of the month. With the signing of Bobby Kielty to a minor league deal -- but one that allows him to opt out if not promoted within a week -- the writing was on the wall for Pena.

The Sox apparently tried to move Pena at the trading deadline, but could find no takers. Now, the outfielder will probably attract a prospect (read: unknown talent) or two, at most. Although in possession of unquestioned power, Pena never found a place in Boston; he is playing tonight in a likely attempt to 'showcase' his ability.

Although the final chapter will not be set unless and until Pena moves, here's the way it looks tonight:

Pena
2006 24 BOS AL  84G  276AB   36R   83H  15 2B  2 3B  11HR   42RBI   20BB  90K  .301BA  .349OBP  .489SLG
2007 25 BOS AL  68G  147AB   17R   32H   8 2B  1 3B   5HR   16RBI   13BB  55K  .218BA  .290OBP  .388SLG

Arroyo:
2006 29 CIN NL  14W  11L  35G  3CG   1SO   240.7IP  222H   98R   88ER  31HR   64BB  184K 3.29ERA 1.188WHIP
2007 30 CIN NL   4W  12L  23G  1CG   0SO   141.0IP  157H   83R   74ER  14HR   48BB   99K 4.72ERA 1.454WHIP
In 2006, Arroyo also finished 23rd in MVP voting, and was an All-Star.