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Carlos Peña, a 23-year-old rookie heralded as one of the top prospects 

in the game, was acquired by Oakland during the off season in a 

six-player trade with Texas. He's the A's starting first baseman, and he's 

providing for MLB.com an exclusive daily diary for the 2002 season.

 

 

Carlos' Corner: Impressed with first look at Toronto's park - 05.18.02

Carlos speaks with Seth Everett in his hometown of Boston - 05.17.02

Carlos' Corner: Being home was fun - 05.17.02

Carlos' Corner: Going home to Boston - 05.13.02

Carlos' Corner: The greatest gift - 05.12.02

Carlos' Corner: Quick turnarounds - 05.11.10

Carlos' Corner: Glove work - 05.10.02

Carlos' Corner: Welcome back, Byrnes - 05.09.02

Carlos' Corner: Facing Pedro - 05.08.02

Carlos' Corner: At the movies - 05.07.02

Carlos' Corner: A special whistle - 05.03.02

Carlos' Corner: A Father's view from afar - 05.03.02

Carlos' Corner: A father's thoughts - 05.03.02

Carlos' Corner: Mom's cooking, dad's laugh - 05.02.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I got the whistle' - 05.01.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It was incredible' - 05.01.02

Carlos' Corner: Ready for 'ghosts' - 04.28.02

Carlos' Corner: The weighting game - 04.27.02

Carlos' Corner: Gameday routine - 04.26.02

Carlos' Corner: White elephants - 04.25.02

Carlos' Corner: 'A pleasant surprise' - 04.24.02

Carlos' Corner: A model player - 04.24.02

Carlos' Corner: In the dugout - 04.21.02

Carlos' Corner: Family first - 04.20.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's tough to eat right' - 04.19.02

Carlos' Corner: Peaks and valleys - 04.18.02

Carlos' Corner: My new hometown - 04.17.02

Carlos' Corner: Moving day - 04.16.02

Carlos' Corner: Seeing the game from the fans' viewpoint - 04.14.02

Carlos' Corner: Peña getting back to his roots - 04.14.02

Carlos' Corner: 'How simple can I keep things?' - 04.12.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Living with A-Rod' - 04.11.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's a little strange' - 04.10.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Everything a closer should be' - 04.10.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's so early' - 04.08.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Almost like home' - 04.07.02

Carlos' Corner: Pitcher perfect - 04.06.02

Carlos' Corner: 'The perfect poem' - 04.04.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I'll have this forever' - 04.03.02

Carlos' Corner: 'This is a different animal' - 04.02.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Tomorrow is a brand new day' - 04.01.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I am an Oakland A' - 03.30.02

Carlos' Corner: 'His story is amazing' - 03.30.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's a perfect mix' - 03.29.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Chavvy is there for me' - 03.25.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I'll adapt if I have to' - 03.24.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Jermaine Dye is amazing' - 03.23.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Some will like me, some won't' - 03.22.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I know my numbers aren't good' - 03.21.02

Carlos' Corner: 'Truly one of my all-time heroes' - 03.20.02

Carlos' Corner: 'The idea is to be complete' - 03.19.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I try to avoid bad habits' - 03.18.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I want Scott to do well' - 03.17.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I'm just trying to be a good man' - 03.16.02

Carlos' Corner: "You can't be a slave to the stats" - 03.15.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's good to clear your head' - 03.14.02

Carlos' Corner: 'You have to have a short memory' - 03.13.02

Carlos' Corner: 'It's a special place for me' - 03.12.02

Carlos' Corner: 'You have to give of yourself' - 03.10.02

Carlos' Corner: 'They just want me to blend in' - 03.09.02

Carlos' Corner: 'You just take it all in' - 03.08.02

Carlos' Corner: 'I'm learning every day' - 03.07.02

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