Maybe It Pays to Think Outside the Box

10 games scattered throughout the minor leagues doesn't really portend anything, but you've got to think you couldn't ask for better results from the Tony Pena, Jr. pitching project.

clipped from mlb.mlb.com Pena adjusting to new role as pitcher Everything went very well. He started with the Rookie Surprise team for two games, pitched seven times for Class A Burlington and wound it up with one outing for Triple-A Omaha. His totals in the Minor Leagues: 10 games, 19 1/3 innings, 12 hits, five earned runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, 2.33 ERA, 1-2 record.