http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/08/12/manuel-pina-optioned-upon-brayan-penas-return/ A Kansas City Royals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:29:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/08/12/manuel-pina-optioned-upon-brayan-penas-return/#comment-2019515 jim fetterolf Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:12:26 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=10151#comment-2019515 I wasn't too impressed with Pina behind the plate and Pena is a switch-hitter who can hit righties. His defense is much stronger this year and I think he stays as back-up for next year. As for Matt Treanor, with the hits he took from LaPorta's shoulder and from the ground, I'ld be surprised to see him back this year and he is a 35 year FA for next year. I wasn’t too impressed with Pina behind the plate and Pena is a switch-hitter who can hit righties. His defense is much stronger this year and I think he stays as back-up for next year. As for Matt Treanor, with the hits he took from LaPorta’s shoulder and from the ground, I’ld be surprised to see him back this year and he is a 35 year FA for next year.

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