Mets finalize $5 million deal with 17-year-old Elian Pena

Although the Mets lost Roki Sasaki, officials confirmed they received a significant consolation prize in 17-year-old shortstop Elián Pena from the Dominican Republic. Pena, considered by some scouts to be the next best international free agent, signed a $5 million contract with the Mets on Wednesday, the first day of the international signing period, after […]
Mets set to land tantalizing international infielder Elian Pena
As first reported by Ben Badler and confirmed by the Post, the Mets are expected to sign Dominican Republic’s top SS Elián Pena for about $5 million. Scouts say he’s a great hitter and would be valuable even if he has to move to third base. Rival scouts say he is a “powerful line drive […]
Sham ‘Elections’ Make 91-Year-Old Raúl Castro, Elián González Lawmakers
The Cuban Communist Party held “elections” on Sunday, with 470 hand-picked candidates vying for 470 seats in the National Assembly, the country’s legislative body. All candidates were guaranteed a seat. Opposition candidates did not show up for the ballot, and several local “elections” chose some of the most famous and powerful politicians in the country. […]