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August 16, 2006
Sox sign Carlos Pena
By Kelsie Smith, Globe Correspondent
Sources have confirmed that the Red Sox have signed first baseman Carlos Pena, who will report to Pawtucket tomorrow. Pena, a Haverhill native and Northeastern graduate, was the Texas Rangers No. 1 draft pick in 1998 and was Detroit's starting first baseman from 2003-2005.
Most recently Pena was playing for the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees Triple-A club. With Columbus, Pena was hitting .260 with 19 home runs and 66 RBI.
