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Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:51 am EST

Minaya says Castillo won't be trade this winter

By Joe Zedalis

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Here's news that should warm the hearts of New York Mets' fans this winter. Second baseman Luis Castillo, who was booed so unmercifully by Shea Stadium faithful that manager Jerry Manuel hesitated to use him, will most likely not be traded.

The gimpy Castillo, who was ailed by a number of injuries from spring training through the end of the season, is considered a bad contract.

"We expect him to come in healthy and to be the productive player he's been for a long time,'' said Mets general manager Omar Minaya.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. lrg
    1. Posted by lrg Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    That's the best news ever. You really are brilliant Omar!!!!!! This is the beginning of our rebuilding for spring.
  2. Ken
    2. Posted by Ken Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    give me a break. c'mon, omar, i know hes your boy. but he sucked. put murphy at second, juan rivera in left, sign k-rod, and sign derek lowe/john garland. there, successful offseason.
    if you can manage, trade castillo, heilman, and schowenweis. that will remove a lot of agony that we would have to suffer.
  3. lrg
    3. Posted by lrg Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    hey ken, good to hear from, how are you? anyway, he's staying, you know omar is going to keep him, typical, aren't we used to it by now. let's see what he does with the bullpen and starting rotation. so far castillo is his first move, we're off to a great start
  4. brian b
    4. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    keep castillo, for what, your better off signing super joe mcewing to play there. But seriously get robinson Cano cause the yanks will trade him, get rid of heilman schoenweis, bring back stokes sign rodriguez and make a big splash in left. You know cliff floyd had more games played in the last two years than moisture alou. Playoffs 2006 cliff floyd helped bring us there but was released cause he was injury prone and they signed Alou instead. Omar have you lost your touch. Sign A J burnett. Derrick lowes old and are we trying to replace pedro with older. Santana ,Burnett ,Maine ,Perez resigned, or #4 and Neise. Bring back darren oliver and chad bradford to go with k rod and the bullpen should be tight.
  5. Charles V
    5. Posted by Charles V Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    o no
  6. bbblogger
    6. Posted by bbblogger Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    "We expect him to come in healthy and be a productive player..." As in bat .300+. steal 30+ bases and score about 100 runs??? There must be some really good $%%^^ in NY to believe that.
  7. t8kman
    7. Posted by t8kman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    The truth is they can't trade him. Nobody wants to pick up the Minaya Latino excise tax in his contract.
    Minaya formula: avg salary + 15% additional to play in NY + 20% bonus for being Latino= Player Salary
  8. EdwardK
    8. Posted by EdwardK Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    That's our Omy or is it Omar. It should be Nomore !! Tha is the dumbist thing that I have heard since we blew our last to late season leads. Get rid of Castillo and Omar ASAP.Try and get Horace Clark to make a comeback.
  9. davfied
    9. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Keep praying Minaya. What a joke.
  10. t8kman
    10. Posted by t8kman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    Lets not forget that Omar got Santana for a cow and 3 magic beans. Granted he over values the Latin players and OLD veterans. He did lock up Wright and Reyes to below market contracts.
  11. StevenD
    11. Posted by StevenD Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    I'm not a fan of Omar, but I'd rather save money and get a great bullpin, a SOLID #2 pitcher or even another Ace if they're willing to spend the extra money and put Murphey in left. Castillo didn't hit last year, we all know that, but look at his On Base and compare it to Reyes', not much difference, the guy still gets on.
  12. Michael
    12. Posted by Michael Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    this guy was shot when we traded for him two years ago. Minaya needs to bring in some players who still have years left at peak levels .Orlando hudson should be playing second base for the mets next year.How about making a huge push for the phillies pat burrel to shore up left field .
  13. Pete
    13. Posted by Pete Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    It's obvious that idiot Omar can't do anything right.
  14. STEVEACK2004
    14. Posted by STEVEACK2004 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    it's now official, the Mutts will suck in "09" the Wilpons are to blame for this idiot Omar.met fans should boycott this team until he is fired!
  15. Paul F
    15. Posted by Paul F Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:48 pm EDT

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    And why did the Mets give Minaya an extention!!!!!! Worst GM in the majors!
  16. subwayseries
    16. Posted by subwayseries Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    If the Mets dump Homerun Heilman and Overpriced Schoeneweis, who are they going to boo? They gotta keep pegleg. Besides, who would take this guy?
  17. Dumba$$
    17. Posted by Dumba$$ Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    to all my Fellow Mets Fans,
    Best of luck Next Season!!!
    I have been loyal to this team for 30+ Years.
    last seasons outcome didnt hurt nearly as much as 07,
    But I am Done!! As long as Omar is in charge!
    YES, He did make some great moves over his years here, But He also made TOO MANY Mistakes!
    And the sad part is that most of us Dumba$$e$ could see they were mistakes WHEN He made them.
    What the F Is he thinking with this one???
    I will be back when Omar is GONE!!!
    Til then, Best of luck!!
  18. Day
    18. Posted by Day Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:15 am EST

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    It's just like where i work, the white guy gets left out for oppurtunties so if is legal there it must be leagl in baseball. Just once i would like to see WFAN talk about that, noway have to stay away from that one. You guys all know if it were possible Omar would have a complete Latino\Hispanic team. WFAN sucks, bring back RUSSO.
  19. Day
    19. Posted by Day Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:20 am EST

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    It's just like where i work, the white guy gets left out for oppurtunties so if is legal there it must be leagl in baseball. Just once i would like to see WFAN talk about that, noway have to stay away from that one. You guys all know if it were possible Omar would have a complete Latino\Hispanic team. WFAN bring back RUSSO.
  20. Skip
    20. Posted by Skip Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    This is probably a good gamble. We have so many other needs that our money and prospects should be used for them. If Castilla can come in healthy, fit, and with a good attitude, he should be able to be able to contribute quite a bit to our team. We NEED a new Bullpen, and power in the outfield. I say take a chance on Castilla.
  21. very old fart
    21. Posted by very old fart Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    why do the mets nickel and dime everthing. they made a mistake with castillo. why carry someone who might no play 50 games. you got a new stadium, time to start anew get some pitching,cause good pitching beats good hitting 90 percent of the time.the people support the team , maybe its time for the team to give something back to the people
  22. P Tain
    22. Posted by P Tain Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    If us Mets fans are stuck with him I hope he can surprise everyone. I'm not going to complain about this yet, but if Castillo plugs 2nd base and then Minaya gets a high profile LF'er leaving Murphy without a job I'll be really pi$$ed. Murphy just got injured but he should be fine well before next season.
  23. rich
    23. Posted by rich Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    Sign joe mcewing back!!!!!!!!!! they need him!!!!!!!!!!!! he could play 2b, 1b, and outfield!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. rich
    24. Posted by rich Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    #4----- Dude, the mets have to sign super joe back! they need him! they went to the world series with him!!!!! and make him there left fielder!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SUPER JOE!!!!! (little mac)
  25. john f
    25. Posted by john f Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Castillo is nothing any more. Eat his contract and send him home. HE SUCKS, trade him 2 the phils they'll need a 2nd baseman for half a season

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