Pena, Brawl, NHL - Friday Wrap-up

Pena Signs

The Detroit Tigers have re-signed first baseman Carlos Pena to a one year, $2,575,000 contract. Pena finished the season with a .995 fielding percentage, and a .241 batting average.

I can only imagine that his strength in fielding and his homerun totals got him this contract. I personally would like to see the Tigers some day replace Pena with a good first baseman that can also hit the ball consistently.

More Sought In Brawl

Police are searching for more people involved in the November 19 brawl at the Palace. Photographs of at least seven more people have been released. Gorcyca has decided not to pursue charges, instead opting to allow Auburn Hills police to fine them for violating a local ordenance.

Why can't we just let this rest? This is almost two months ago, and we're still debating on who started it, what fans are good and bad, what should be done, and how the fans of Detroit are these awful thugs waiting to brawl at every chance they get. The ones charged with assault and felonies are the ones that should be dealt with. I do not condone what the others did, but clearly this is being drug out way to long. I am also tired of the rederick and nonsense coming from the national media.

NHL Cancels Board Meeting

The NHL could be signalling the cancellation of the 2004-2005 season. They have sent word to the Board of Govenors that they have nothing new to talk about. Much speculation has been made that Bettman would seek permissions to cancel the season on January 14. The end is truely near.