From Peter Botte:Ramiro Pena proved capable - if not a revelation - in small samples at multiple infield positions this season.Now, the Yankees will ask the defensively adept rookie to try on another glove to enhance his versatility and his long-term value to the organization.Pena, as expected, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton before Wednesday night's game against Seattle to accommodate trade pickup Eric Hinske's addition to the 25-man roster. The 23-year-old Pena will start some games as an outfielder, Joe Girardi said, making him that much more attractive as a late-season call-up and potential super-sub if injuries arise at the major-league level."They told me I have a chance to be here for a long time. (Girardi) told me just keep playing hard and I will be back," said Pena, an undrafted free-agent signing who surprisingly made the roster out of spring training after Alex Rodriguez underwent hip surgery. "I was happy to be here and proud to be here. They ga...
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