Is Wily Mo The Next Big Thing?

Bronson had to be one of my personal favorite players, and was one of "The Twenty Five." He'll be remembered for having guts, stuff, and one of the best attitudes we've seen. The Jason Varitek/Alex Rodriguez fight? Started by Bronson. Pitched a bit in Game 4 of the World Series. Today, Bronson was traded. It's a good thing Theo knows what he's doing. Wily Mo Pena comes to Boston in return for Bronson and cash in Theo's latest deal. What Wily Mo can bring to the team is intriguing--he's always been a good power stick, and is right handed. His immediate future, more than likely, is as Trot Nixon's platoon partner. Career, he's had much more success against left handers (.276 average, .347 on base percentage, 18 homers, 11 doubles in 250 at bats as opposed to a .237 average, .286 OBP, 32 home runs, 22 doubles in 562 AB right handed split). He's dominican and has spent lots of time with David Ortiz at the World Baseball Classic. He'll no doubt he able to learn from one of the best right handed sluggers in the business in Manny Ramirez.

There is no question that Wily Mo fits in.

But what about Bronson?

His Boston career totalled 401.3 innings, posting 24 wins. He was one of our most consistant and relilable guys and was one heck of a guy to have in that clubhouse.

But everything has to come to an end. Theo knows what he's doing and just netted a guy who could end up being a 30-40 home run middle-of-the-order threat for a middle reliever. Sure, we may have all liked the middle reliever, but if Wily works out, none of us will mind this deal. Dustin Mohr is likely to be traded, to Philadelphia some say. Trot is likely seeing his last days in Boston, as his contract is up and if Wily does his job and develops, theres no reason for the organization not to let Wily take over. Juan Gonzalez--WHY DO WE HAVE JUAN GONZALEZ IN CAMP?!

...In Theo We Trust.