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Power of positive thinking

Persistent Peña realizes dreams

After playing for five teams in the first six years of his career, Carlos Peña found a home - and his sweet swing - with the Rays. After playing for five teams in the first six years of his career, Carlos Peña found a home - and his sweet swing - with the Rays. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)
By Nick Cafardo
Globe Staff / October 15, 2008

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