MLB: Cubs Call Up Castro
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I wonder what # he'll take? He was 67 in the spring. 4,5,13,15 and 20 are available. Unless he takes Hoffpauir's 6 or Tracy's 9. My guess is he'll take 5.
I'm fine with this as long as he starts at least 5 days a week. He can't just sit on the bench and get a spot start like Colvin.
Sounds like Castro will be the man at short and Theriot will be the man at second with Fontenot backing him up.
I know Castro is great, but I'm not sure this move is going to fix the problems the Cubs are having offensively. Hope I wrong and he provides a constant spark. Maybe he can remind Ramirez how to hit the ball?
I wonder why now? Obviously Theriot will move to 2nd but why? Fontenot is hitting .296 and isn't a big defensive liability. It has to be just to shake things up.
Cubs fans. If you don't care, why would you open the thread? Sounds like someone just likes to whine...
I agree it does seem desperate especially when they are only 3 games under .500 in early May. Maybe it'll get them going though.
After getting swept and only scoring 5 runs against the fearsome trio of Paul Maholm, Brian Burres and Charlie Morton a move of some consequence is in order. A Big Three that is not. This team is walking dead right now, think Island Sayid level of deadness. No one move is going to fix this offense. Lee and Ramirez have to hit for this offense to do anything. This move doesn't change that one bit.
Hopefully Castro plays well and provides a spark. You immediately upgrade two positions defensively on your infield by moving Theriot to second base, a more natural position for him. I know Fontenot has been hitting the ball better so far, but he's not better than a spot starter. I for one am excited to see the future right now.
Lou and Hendry are desperate.
Hopefully Castro plays well and provides a spark. You immediately upgrade two positions defensively on your infield by moving Theriot to second base, a more natural position for him. I know Fontenot has been hitting the ball better so far, but he's not better than a spot starter. I for one am excited to see the future right now.
Lou and Hendry are desperate.
If they are going to have Fontenot and Baker on the bench, it might be worthwhile to get another reliever for one of those two, especially when Z goes back to the rotation which I think is inevitable.
If you're going to trade someone, it should be Theriot. He is going to have the best value out of all those guys. You aren't going to get much of anything if you trade either Baker or Fontenot.
He has the best value in a trade because he has proven value to the club. I really believe if they trade TheRiot they will regret it down the road. It will come up every time a middle infielder struggles at the plate for the next ten years.
Yeah, but Theriot is relatively cheap and we need him. He's one of our best hitters right now. Either way, there's really no use in having both those guys sitting your the bench.
I don't really like Theriot, especially if he has move to 2B. He is an average offensive SS but he would be a below average 2B. Sure he is hitting well now but he isn't walking well enough this year. Once his average dips to around .300 he is going to be useless hitting leadoff.
"Would you say that's a significant number?"
Yes, ******* - over the limit is a significant number that's why you're in jail.