Is Castro on his way out...

There were rumors this off-season that Ramon Castro was being heavily shopped, but that the Mets couldn't find a taker for the back-up catcher. Just prior to spring training it was reported that the reason Castro was shopped, was because they had offered him the starting job, in 2007 and Castro seemed more comfortable as a back-up.On a team that is highly criticized for it's lack of fire, being a content player is not going to be considered an asset and when that player gets off to a .233 start, he might find himself looking for work. The only thing that might save Castro is the fact that the Mets owe him just under 3 MM for the season and have been reluctant to lose any money in player contracts this year....If anyone thought Jerry's love fest for Omir Santos was lip service to a young player, they better re-think that idea, Manuel pinch hit for Castro with Santos in the bottom of the 9th with two outs, down by a run and bases loaded. The risk didn't work out but th...