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But GIMME PENA, this guy is a stud.......thoughts?
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My thoughts (aside from the dopiness of the trade proposal) are that this guy was one of the most highly touted prospects around the beginning of the decade, but never really clicked and is now toiling for his 6th organization.
Originally a Texas draft pick, he was dealt to Oakland in hopes that he could replace the (then) recently departed Jason Giambi. But they quickly spun him off to Detroit where he had some moderate success for a brief time, until he was released by three teams (Det, NYY, Bos) in 2006 - the last two of which are still looking for a 1st baseman.
Finally having himself a nice season, he'll turn 30 before the start of next season.
I think about guys like this whenever I hear these insta-judgements on 21 year old prospects based on 100 or so ABs.