LUIS CASTILLO NEWS
Castillo needs to be benched....
September 25, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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There is absolutely no justification for Luis Castillo to continue starting at second base. Castillo is clearly hobbled by his knees which are either shot or never fully recovered. His range is limited and he's an offensive liability. Castillo put in another 0-4 night which lowered...
Jonathan Malo, next in line to fill-in at SS ?
May 21, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Ramon Martinez did a decent job filling in at second base at the end of last season, when the beleaguered Luis Castillo could no longer be counted upon, but he has been absolutely awful, in all aspects of the game at short stop.Martinez has made several routine plays into errors, he...
Murphy and Evans making some noise.......
September 22, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans, the two rookies have been contributing. Any time either one of them gets in the lineup or makes a pinch hitting appearance they always seem make the most of their opportunities.
Nick Evans who made a rare start last night in left, hit a HR in the...
Marlon looks for redemption as well....
February 09, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Luis Castillo isn't the only Mets player looking to prove himself this season, most of us fans (including myself) while filling out our mock rosters have made Marlon Anderson the most expendable player on the bench. Lets face it Anderson can't be relied upon at any position...
Mets Extend An Offer To Tim Redding
January 07, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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The Mike Fitzpatrick of the Associated Press is reporting that the Mets have made an offer to free agent starting pitcher, Tim Redding.
Lowe and Perez aren't the only free-agent starters that interest the Mets. New York extended an offer to Tim Redding and is close to making an...
Castillo: Keep Me Out Coach, I am not ready to Play
August 24, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In Jerry Manuel's nearly seven years as a big-league manager, no player had ever come to him and begged out of the starting lineup. Until yesterday. Manuel said Luis Castillo, in a surprising move that actually could benefit the Mets, asked to stay on the disabled list just...
Master Manipulator
August 23, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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I think Jerry Manuel's best gift that he brought to the team was his ability to manipulate a situation. Now most hear the term manipulate and have a negative connotation, but all it means to me is that he has the talent to get the most from those around him. It's actually a...
Starting Pitching Market : With Lowe and Perez looking to cash in, Mets will look for cheaper alternatives
November 23, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In the NY Daily News, John Harper reports that the Mets will have to look for cheaper alternatives at starting pitcher because Boras' Clients, Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez will be priced too high.
The Mets are in the hunt for two starting pitchers, and Harper points out that...
Here's an alternative for 2B
October 07, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Most see the Mets picking up a large chunk of Luis Castillo's contract and then signing Orlando Hudson. While that sounds like a great plan, Hudson's not the only 2B who could replace Castillo. How about a 3o y/o former batting champion and two time All-Star. It's reported...
inGame: Mets 5, Marlins 4
August 29, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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With the New York Mets (75-60) trailing 2-1 in the ninth inning and two outs, Marlins closer Kevin Gregg gave up singles to Luis Castillo and David Wright, then hit Carlos Delgado with a pitch to load the bases and Carlos Beltran ripped a grand slam on the first pitch from Gregg.
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
July 30, 2007 by
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Now that the long-rumored Mark Teixeira to the Braves deal is finally done (well, almost), we can look at the other possible blockbuster deals looming on the horizon. Huge names like Mark Loretta, Octavio Dotel, Al Reyes and Mike Lamb could move by tomorrow's 4 p.m. deadline. Those...
Reyes Batting Third Makes Sense
March 04, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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As seen on NY Mets Global Joseph 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...
I Don't Hate Luis Castillo
February 16, 2009 by
Mike's Mets
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Whether I talk Mets with Mets fans or non Mets fans this winter, Luis Castillo's name inevitably comes up in the
Over the last few seasons it seems like there are always one or two players designated to be the whipping boy for the most disgruntled elements of the fan base. With ...
Carlos Beltran Drives In 1,000th RBI
April 24, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Carlos Beltran recorded the 1,000th RBI of his career in the third inning on Friday, becoming the 259th player in Major League history to achieve the feat.
Originally, Beltran’s shot to center field in the third was ruled a single and an error after Nationals center fielder Elijah...
Sanchez to Indians?
December 07, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Indians are in the market for a closer and a second baseman, but may only want to splurge on one. If the Indians target a closer like Brian Fuentes, they could use a prospect or two and pursue Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez. According to the Beaver County Times, the Pirates...
Top 15 Remaining Free Agents
December 26, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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1. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers- Boras' asking price for Manny is too high, and teams don't want to offer a long term deal to someone known for giving up easily. Because he has held out so long, he might have to take a one year deal. Prediction: Dodgers 2. Derek Lowe, DodgersNow...
Rulon Davis Draft Interview
January 07, 2009 by
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Even
through a telephone Cal
defensive end Rulon Davis can be a little bit intimidating. What would
you
expect from a player who describes his game in three words as:
aggressive,
tenacious and smart? There is no doubt he is smart having already
graduated with
a double major...
Mets Non Tender Reyes, Burgos
December 14, 2008 by
Mets Merized Online
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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...
Mets interested in Juan Pierre
December 10, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Mets are interested in Dodgers Outfielder Juan Pierre.
To move Pierre, the Dodgers would need to assume a large chunk of his remaining salary a?" $10 million in 2009, $10 million in 2010 and $8.5 million in '11.
The...
Minaya lays the ground work for trades.........
November 07, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In the Daily News, Minaya talks how he has laid the ground work for future deals...
"There's no doubt things were accomplished," Minaya said. "Where we are today compared to where we were on Monday is, I think, we were able to at least identify clubs that have...
Rumors : Holliday, Manny , Fuentes, Castillo....
October 25, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Here is what I found in Jon Heyman's latest on Si.com:
The Mets according to Heyman are the front runners for Brian Fuentes services. He is looking at 3 years 36 Million dollars....The Cardinals, Indians, Rangers also will be in the bidding..
Another big name outfielder...
Right team wrong outfielder...
October 20, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Maybe I had the right team, just the wrong outfielder when I suggested last week that Andruw Jones might be the bad contract that could dispel Luis Castillo. As I said then the 31 y/o Jones is playing winter ball and is out to prove he's not washed up, the Dodgers may decide to...
Chargers questions about the Titans
I've exchanged questions and answers with Rich Campbell, who writes for MVN's Chargers Confidential, regarding Tennessee's game at San Diego this Sunday. I published my questions and Rich's answers earlier today. Now it's time for Rich's questions and my answers...
It shouldn't be this hard
April 24, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Don't get me wrong, the Mets won and I'm very happy that they won, but that still doesn't hide the fact that there are some very glaring problems with this team.If it wasn't for the brilliant pitching of Johan Santana, this team may not have won this game. We're...
NY Mets : May Ends On a High Note.
May 31, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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My original title for this article was Luis Castillo:Accept My Apology. That would have been the title had he got a hit in his last at bat today giving him an 8 for 15 on this home-stand. But instead he made out and my memory is long and forgiveness has to be earned.http://bleacherreport...
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