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 More Braves NewsThe Yankees and Mets could be battling each other again in July, this time for the 16-year-old son of Yankees first-base coach Tony Pena. Both teams are among several who have shown interest in Francisco Pena, a catcher in the Dominican Republic who seems likely to receive a seven-figure signing bonus once he becomes eligible to sign on July 2. The Yankees and Atlanta Braves have flown Francisco to the U.S. for workouts, and Mets general manager Omar Minaya is believed to have contacted him personally. Francisco, 6-2 and 205 pounds, has pop in his bat and a strong arm, but has been described as having a bit of a "soft body." "He's got a chance to be good, a real good chance to be good," said Tony Pena, a former All-Star catcher. "At that age, a better arm than me." |
