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Via New York Mets Daily
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August 23, 2008
The New York Mets have decided to hold off activating Luis Castillo for tonight's game against the Houston Astros. Castillo is expected to wait until next week.
Via Mets Fever
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February 22, 2009
If healthy from hand injuries I fully expected Bobby Keilty to make a run at the last spot on the bench and due to his ability to hit right handed, I expected it to be a serious run. But I thought Keilty would be competing with Pagan, Reed and Sullivan ( to a lesser extent Mackowiak) for the ...
Via Jorge Says No
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March 11, 2009
Here are the best of the bunch....Enjoy.*Mets v. Orioles*Razor Shines signs awayThat's awkward Ramon...We have confirmation...Luis Castillo can indeed move.More proofJapanese Import Koji UeharaUehara delivers a pitchRyan ChurchDaniel MurphyBill Parcells looking ravishing in orange*Marlins v. Tigers*
Via New York Mets Daily
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August 19, 2008
Luis Castillo is expected to make his first start at NYSEG Stadium for the Binghamton Mets tonight. Castillo is 1-for-8 in three starts with the B-Mets and 2-for-28 in 11 rehab games between GCL, St. Lucie and the Binghamton Mets. Let me do the math for you: that's .071.
Via GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com
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November 20, 2007
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, citing 'major-league sources,' the Mets and 2B Luis Castillo are close to agreeing to a four-year, $25 million contract.
The Astros, Nationals, and Cubs all had expressed interest in Castillo, whom the Mets acquired from the Twins at the non-waiver deadline for two minor leaguers.
Four years might be considered a...
Via Mets Fever
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December 07, 2008
Despite the rhetoric that Omar is comfortable with Luis Castillo returning as the starting 2B especially after his plead for a chance at redemption, Ken Rosenthal believes Omar is desperately looking for a new home for the embattled 2B.The Mets can't even swap bad contracts for Castillo; Last ...
Via hotfootblog.com
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November 18, 2007
Ken Rosenthal on Fox Sports reports that the Cubs are considering Luis Castillo along with Kaz Matsui to fill second base. The Mets and Astros are talking to Castillo as well.
Via Mets Merized Online
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December 28, 2008
This morning, on his blog at ESPN.com, Buster Olney writes,
The Mets also have quietly continued to gauge the market for Luis Castillo, and if they find a taker for at least some of his salary, that would leave them in position to pursue Orlando Hudson, who also is being courted by the Washington Nationals.
This is about the fourth or fifth time I've read a rumor like this...
Via Mets Fever
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December 11, 2008
Not only might we be stuck with Luis Castillo but Jerry Manuel suggested that he may use him as the lead-off hitter to get the beleaguered player going. I still think the team will explore every alternative to move him and if they can't, they will sign someone who they can plug immediately into ...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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December 14, 2008
According to Rotoworld.com, the Mets have non-tendered infielder Argenis Reyes and pitcher Ambiorix Burgos.Burgos, was involved in a hit and run accident in the Dominican Republic that left two women dead and he was also involved in a altercation in Queens with his girlfriend (on non related Mets business) .Reyes was brought up to fill the shoes of a Luis Castillo and take some heat...
Via Mets Merized Online
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December 14, 2008
The Mets have non-tendered reliever Ambiorix Burgos and second baseman, Argenis Reyes.
I expected the Mets to part company with Burgos, especially after the hit and run car accident in the Dominican Republic that left two women dead. Burgos is expected to get major jail time when the authorities are done with him.
Non-tendering Argenis Reyes, actually came as a big surprise to me...
Via Mets Fever
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March 04, 2009
As seen on NY Mets GlobalJoseph Del Grippo of Bleacher Report had an interesting article yesterday about why Jose Reyes is best suited to bat third. Among his biggest reasons were the facts that Luis Castillo has a better obp than Jose, he has led the team in hits each of the last three years, ...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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September 18, 2008
The Mets are likely to take a huge financial hit this winter if they are able to trade Luis Castillo and his $25-million contract. But it's becoming more apparent that these two sides are heading for a divorce when this season is over, and the latest example came Tuesday when manager Jerry Manuel opted to start rookie Argenis Reyes over the three-time All-Star.
Castillo was...
Via Oriole Post
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February 22, 2009
48 Former Oriole Kris Benson has finally found a new home in the deep heart of Texas. According to the Washington Post, Benson has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers -- who seem to perpetually need pitching -- and has received an invitation to Spring Training. Too bad we had ...
Via Mets Merized Online
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February 04, 2009
This morning at 8:05 AM, Omar Minaya was a guest of Boomer and Carton on WFAN.
Carton asked Omar to address the fans' desire for Manny Ramirez.
I've been pretty clear this year that we would set out to improve our bullpen and our starting pitching. I feel very good about where we are right now. We're ready to go with this team. I did speak to Scott Boras after the Oliver Perez press...
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