Ramon Castro Worth More Than A Future Hall-Of-Famer?

Earlier today it was announced that the Houston Astros signed free agent catcher and future Hall Of Famer, Ivan "Pudge'' Rodriguez. The Astros signed him to a 1 year deal valued at $1.5 million with another $1.5 million in incentives. Pudge who has been playing in the WBC for Puerto Rico looks to be in great shape, perhaps even the best shape of his career. His bat has been on fire and of course his work behind the plate is as good as ever. It was rumored that the Mets were interested in Pudge if another team was willing to accept a trade for backup catcher Ramon Castro. Unfortunately there were no takers as Castro is owed $2.5 million this season. This is another example of the Mets not spending their money wisely. Pudge is going to Cooperstown, probably a first ballot hall of famer, but Ramon Castro is worth more than him for some reason. The Mets financial woes have been well documented and I'm sure if they had more money Pudge would have been considered ...