Lo Duca on the Shelf
Lo Duca is scheduled for an MRI today and if all is well he should be back behind the plate on August 27th, when the Mets open up a four game series at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies. Ramon Castro exited yesterday's game in the third inning with pain in his lower back, so Lo Duca might be missed more than originally thought. Castro is listed as day-to-day and if he does...
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August 13, 2007
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August 13, 2007
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Castro hopes to return before end of season
Dependable backup catcher Ramon Castro hasn't given up hope of returning to the Chicago White Sox's active roster before the end of the regular season. “I'm getting stronger in my (index) finger," said Castro, who broke his right hand on … Continue reading →
Castro hopes to return before end of season--VDG Sports Blog
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September 15, 2011
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September 15, 2011
White Sox - Acquired Castro
Chicago White Sox - Acquired C Ramon Castro and some cash for P Lance Broadway.
Excellent move by the White Sox here. It's not going to push the Sox to win the division, but when acquiring talent, when you can get a league-average player very cheaply, it's very hard to resist it.
This move also represents some very odd planning by the Mets. Omir Santos, the player who has made...
Via Baseball Think Factory
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June 05, 2009
White Sox C Castro exits vs. Twins
Chicago White Sox catcher Ramon Castro left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with an apparent hand injury.
A.J. Pierzynski replaced Castro, who went 1-for-2 prior to departing.
The 17th overall pick of the 1994 draft, Castro entered the game batting .227 with four homers and 10 RBIs.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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July 09, 2011
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July 09, 2011
Players A to Z, Ramon Castro
Ramon Castro caught for the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox in 2009. He currently seeks work as a free agent. It was thought he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, but that deal fell through. Castro had an eventful 2009, getting traded by the Mets to the White Sox and [...]
Via Baseball Musings
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January 04, 2010
Ramon Castro Starts Season on D.L.
White Sox catcher Ramon Castro will start the season on the 15 game D.L. as the Mark Buehrle and the Sox open their season against Cleveland.
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April 05, 2010
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April 05, 2010
Slugging Sox Sweep Seattle
Ramon Castro led the Chicago White Sox with two home runs as the Sox beat Seattle 9-5 at U.S. Cellular Field.
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July 30, 2010
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July 30, 2010
White Sox place C Castro on DL, recall Flowers
The Chicago White Sox placed backup catcher Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right hand and index finger.Castro left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning after catching a pitch from Mark Buehrle. Twins infielder Alexi Casilla drew his bat away following a bunt attempt and the barrel struck Castro in the throwing hand.Castro is hitting...
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July 10, 2011
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July 10, 2011
White Sox Pick Up Options On Matt Thornton and Ramon Castro, Release Carlos Torres
The White Sox guaranteed that there will be one less bullpen vacancy next season by picking up the option on All-Star reliever Matt Thornton. It was known ever since the season ended that the White Sox would pick up the option on Thornton due to the stellar year he had. Not only was Thornton an All-Star, but he lead all AL relievers in strikeouts and in strikeouts per nine innings...
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October 26, 2010
Sox's Castro named in fan's broken-bat lawsuit
Tribune News ServicesA New York Mets fan who says a shattered bat smashed him in the face in the Shea Stadium stands is suing the team and Major League Baseball, claiming they didn't do enough to protect fans from break-prone maple bats.James G. Falzon's lawsuits follow years of discussion of the safety of maple baseball bats, which have become increasingly popular but have been...
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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August 09, 2010
Castro in Sox's lineup vs. Anderson
Ramon Castro will get the nod Wednesday as the Chicago White Sox try to take the third and deciding game of their series against Oakland and tough left hander Brett Anderson.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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April 13, 2011
Castro 2 homers, Sox win 11th straight at home
CHICAGO -- Ramon Castro homered twice and Paul Konerko went deep for the fourth straight game Thursday night, leading the Chicago White Sox to their 11th consecutive home victory, 9-5 over the Seat
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July 29, 2010
Toronto’s Catcher Bonanza: Buck, Castro, Chavez
The Blue Jays added former Kansas City Royal catcher John Buck and former New York Met/Chicago White Sox catcher Ramon Castro this week at bargain prices. Neither player is a world-beater, but these are good moves, especially compared to what other teams have been trying to do to solve their "catcher problems."
White Sox place Castro on DL, call up Flowers
The Chicago White Sox have placed catcher Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken right hand and index finger and recalled Tyler Flowers from Triple-A Charlotte to take his place.
The White Sox announced the moves before Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Manager Ozzie Guillen says he expects Castro ''to be out for a little while because that'...
Via AP on Fox
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July 10, 2011
Brent Lillibridge Making Strong Case For Becoming a Starter
Ramon Castro said yesterday in an interview after the game that Brent Lillibridge was the White Sox’s “secret weapon”. This has really held true this season with every game, Lillibridge is doing something that you would not expect from him. Whether it be a clutch hit to take the lead or, like last night, be a catch that literally saves the game. With the way he is performing...
Via White Sox Rant
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June 12, 2011
Castro Close To Returning To Mets
The Mets and Ramon Castro are close to completing a 2 year deal, the Associated Press reports.
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November 14, 2007
White Sox Re-Sign Ramon Castro
The White Sox re-signed catcher Ramon Castro to a one-year, $1MM deal with a club option for 2011, writes Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Castro, 34 in March, was traded with cash by the Mets to the White Sox in May of '09 for Lance Broadway. Castro hit .219/.292/.406 in 171 plate appearances on the season, catching about 400 innings. A December 14th report that...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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January 12, 2010
Free-agent catcher Castro staying with White Sox
Free-agent catcher Ramon Castro has agreed to return to the Chicago White Sox for a $1 million, one-year contract.
Via CBSSports.com
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January 12, 2010
Castro 2 homers, Sox win 11th straight at home
Ramon Castro homered twice and Paul Konerko went deep for the fourth straight game Thursday night, leading the Chicago White Sox to their 11th consecutive home victory, 9-5 over the Seattle Mariners.
Via Sign on San Diego
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July 29, 2010
Breaking Down the 2008 Mets: Catcher
With pitchers and catchers reporting yesterday, baseball season is finally officially here. The Mets had somewhat of a lazy off season until the Santana trade, so while most of the 2007 Mets will be returning for 2008, let's clear the board and break down the 2008 New York Mets... READ MORE
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February 15, 2008
Castro has right hand, index finger evaluated
Injured White Sox catcher Ramon Castro, on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right hand and index finger after being hit by a Mark Buehrle pitch while catching on July 9 against Minnesota, underwent a follow-up exam on Wednesday.
Via mlb.com
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July 20, 2011
Sox's Castro starts rehab on fractured hand
BALTIMORE - Chicago White Sox backup catcher Ramon Castro had a cast and pins removed from his right hand Tuesday at Rush University Medical Center.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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August 10, 2011
Mets: Who's On 2nd? Mark Loretta?
According to the Daily News, the Mets have been looking at Astros 2nd baseman Mark Loretta.
Much like Paul Lo Duca, Loretta is a professional hitter and ideally suited for any lineup's No. 2 slot. Manager Willie Randolph has been searching for a No. 2 hitter seemingly all season, and particularly since Lo Duca was forced to vacate that spot in the wake of Moises Alou's...
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July 23, 2007
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July 23, 2007
White Sox Pick up Club Options on Castro and Thornton; Release Torres
Today the Chicago White Sox exercised 2011 club options on catcher Ramon Castro and left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton. They also released right-hander Carlos Torres, allowing him to pursue an opportunity to pitch in Asia. Under terms of their deals, Castro will earn a base salary of $1.2 million in 2010, and Thornton will receive a base of $3 million.
Thornton, 34, was named...
Via The Sports Bank
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October 26, 2010
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October 26, 2010
Castro hopes to return before end of season
Dependable backup catcher Ramon Castro hasn't given up hope of returning to the Chicago White Sox's active roster before the end of the regular season.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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September 12, 2011
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