Luis Castillo
Posted by Stephen Gallo Image Courtesy nbchardballtalk.com The above picture was taken on the day Castillo was cut. If you ask me, they should have let him shower or at least leave the dugout first. Goodbye fair prince. When the Phillies first signed Luis Castillo, it was a surprise to us all. We weren’t […]
Posted by Frank Klose CSNPhilly's Jim Salisbury reports that the Phillies have released Luis Castillo. Well, that lasted long. It remains to be seen who the extra infielder will be, though Rule 5 pick Michael Martinez may be a lock to make the team now.
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy seattletimes.com Yes, Pedro Feliz was a key member of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. Yes, the Phillies have Chase Utley out for an unknown length with patellar tendonitis. Yes, Pedro Feliz is now available as a free agent. No, Pedro Feliz is not the answer. While Ruben Amaro […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth With the Phillies likely to start the season with a seven-man bullpen, they have room for thirteen position players. The probable starting lineup appears to have already been determined: C Carlos Ruiz 1B Ryan Howard 2B Luis Castillo* SS Jimmy Rollins 3B Placido Polanco LF Raul Ibanez CF Shane Victorino RF […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy pe.com The Phillies have signed IF Kevin Frandsen to a minor league deal, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick is currently reporting. Fans of course, are overreacting and reading too much into this. Here is a sample from the Twitterspehere: "Kevin Frandsen? It's this bad with Utley? Castillo was one thing but Frandsen? […]
(Posted by Mike Frohwirth) Courtesy mlb.com The Phillies added another name to the 2B competition today, signing veteran Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. Castillo will compete for a roster spot with Josh Barfield, Pete Orr, and Delwyn Young. Wilson Valdez is currently expected to open the season as the starting 2B. Is this […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy aarongleeman.com Despite having only 10 days to prove himself worthy of being included on a Philadelphia Phillies roster, second baseman Luis Castillo was not present in time to suit up in his new # 3 jersey that was waiting in his locker for him prior to the game. Castillo was […]
Okay – now is everyone going to keep Tweeting every time he makes an out?
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy New York Daily News In this piece on FoxSports.com, Jon Morosi writes that the New York Mets are "Doomed to Mediocrity" and it "pretty much does not matter" who plays second base. "Mid-March predictions often look foolish in retrospect, but here’s one I’m confident will stand up: The success (or […]
