http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/109 Recent articles about Jose Castillo en-us Hot Stove has arrived and speculation runs rampant as usual. As Mets fans, we have little else to think about or cheer. So, how do Jeff and Omar set forth to right the ship? Let me throw my two cents worth in the pot... Firstly, 2009 was an aberration and will not likely ever happen again. Now to the more practical observations... I have serious doubts about a few of our pitching mainstays (Perez, Maine and Pelfrey). I see some real nice potential from a handful of young players (Murphy,... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:07:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/High_Buy_Low_and_Other_Unlikely_Strategies/1608571 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/High_Buy_Low_and_Other_Unlikely_Strategies/1608571 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/High_Buy_Low_and_Other_Unlikely_Strategies/1608571 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21c916a821e7c8d600fee3314b491c4fe8f779a5/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_28_8dec.jpg Buried in a story about former MLB pitcher Victor Zambrano's mother being rescued from a recent kidnapping ordeal in Venezuela is this bit of information on former Pirate Jose Castillo:Another former MLB player, Jose Castillo, was attacked by armed men on motorcycles as he left his luxury hotel in a taxi on Tuesday."They stopped the car and those accompanying them entered with two guns, and pointed them at me so that I'd give them my gold chain and wedding ring," Castillo sa... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:52:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/JOSE_CASTILLO_ATTACKED_BY_ARMED_MEN_ON_MOTORCYCLES/1548546 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/JOSE_CASTILLO_ATTACKED_BY_ARMED_MEN_ON_MOTORCYCLES/1548546 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/JOSE_CASTILLO_ATTACKED_BY_ARMED_MEN_ON_MOTORCYCLES/1548546 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/95bb4f164029a14a149342291f0119f6c0ad97d0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f657385.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1933E0150306793F22E63CBD986D9AA43FA.jpg Ex-Buc Jose Castillo attacked by motorcycle gang Former MLB player Jose Castillo was attacked by armed men on motorcycles as he left his luxury hotel in a taxi on Tuesday. "They stopped the car and those accompanying them entered with two guns, and pointed them at me so that I'd give them my gold chain and wedding ring," Castillo said. Castillo, who played in MLB from 2004-08, plays for the Caracas Lions. -Associated Press Fortunately, he wasn't hurt. It's un... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:32:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ex_Buc_Jose_Castillo_attacked_by_motorcycle_gang/1546754 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ex_Buc_Jose_Castillo_attacked_by_motorcycle_gang/1546754 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ex_Buc_Jose_Castillo_attacked_by_motorcycle_gang/1546754 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9b7cb3ee4e0745283d954ffccfcae630e380f1d2/small/Jose_Castillo_Cesar_e7be.jpg For 22 years, the Giants have been able to say, "if not us, then at least not them." It’s usually of little consolation, but it’s better than being inconsolable. For a couple of decades, the Giants haven’t had to watch a parade down Sunset Boulevard. Or do they call it "The Sunset Boulevard?" No matter. We haven’t had to watch Tommy Lasorda gurgle something vile while holding a trophy above his head. That’s…something, at least. And... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:33:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Dodgers_and_Short_Term_Panic/1417765 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Dodgers_and_Short_Term_Panic/1417765 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Dodgers_and_Short_Term_Panic/1417765 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/36d7244d788ca688739bb0b9717a7f4762bcd040/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_13_28ef.jpg According to the Sun-Sentinel, the San Francisco Giants have claimed Jose Castillo off waivers and that the Florida Marlins have decided not to pull him back. The non-move of pulling Castillo back, to me is not to much of a surprise. Castillo has never been the greatest with his bat .256 career average with 33 homers and 181 homers over 4 seasons. His strength has always been his defense at the hot corner, which is something the Giants are looking for. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:44:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Giants_claim_Castillo_off_waivers/214440 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Giants_claim_Castillo_off_waivers/214440 A small roster move by the Marlins could have a big fantasy impact. We explain why the Marlins dropping Jose Castillo is such great news for Jorge Cantu, and why it is okay to take a flier on him. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:40:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/3B_Sleeper_Alert_Jorge_Cantu/214092 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/3B_Sleeper_Alert_Jorge_Cantu/214092 Dallas McPherson has come one strong early in Marlin's camp. We explain why this may or may not work out. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:17:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dallas_Does_Marlins_Camp/163632 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dallas_Does_Marlins_Camp/163632 It appears the Marlins are set on stockpiling 3B talent to replace Miguel Cabrera's power. The Marlins inked Jose Castillo to a contract in December and now have inked Jorge Cantu to a deal as well to compete for the starting gig. MLB is reporting? MLB.com has learned from a Major League Baseball Players Association source that the Marlins reached agreement on Thursday with Cantu on a one-year contract worth $500,000, plus incentives that could tack on another $100,000 based on plate ... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:43:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Jorge_Cantu_to_Sign_With_Marlins/59936 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Jorge_Cantu_to_Sign_With_Marlins/59936 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Jorge_Cantu_to_Sign_With_Marlins/59936 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/0711e02dbfd5034da7b429717595f65a1b437b6f/small/A_1_1arays_195359_0306.jpg While no one is going to come in and replace Miguel Cabrera's offensive production, the Marlins have begun the search of finding his replacement. At this point it looks like any warm body who can somewhat play is going to get a chance. After reading about a rumor of the Marlins signing both Jose Castillo and Jorge Cantu from a reader on MB.com, I became skeptical. As of yesterday, it was official. The Marlins signed ex Pittsburgh Pirate utility infielder Jose Castillo to a one year contra... Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:43:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Transaction_Matter_Marlins_Sign_Jose_Castillo/52834 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Transaction_Matter_Marlins_Sign_Jose_Castillo/52834