Comments on: Where does Castillo fit in the order? http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/ Featuring Mets' commentary, analysis and news. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: SteveC. http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12767 SteveC. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:59:24 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12767 Benchwarmer is a good spot. I have been trying to get that position on the team for decades. ;-) Benchwarmer is a good spot. I have been trying to get that position on the team for decades. ;-)

]]> By: John Delcos http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12764 John Delcos Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:38:09 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12764 dave (12): Priceless.-JD dave (12): Priceless.-JD

]]> By: dave http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12762 dave Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:44:58 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12762 I think Castillo's optimal spot in the lineup is hitting tenth. I think Castillo’s optimal spot in the lineup is hitting tenth.

]]> By: jim bmore http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12759 jim bmore Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:28:12 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12759 gotta be in the 2 or 9 hole putting him 7 or 8 is a waste just have to hope for a bounceback season and solid obp from 2 hole gotta be in the 2 or 9 hole

putting him 7 or 8 is a waste
just have to hope for a bounceback season and solid obp from 2 hole

]]> By: mrmet0805 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12758 mrmet0805 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:11:23 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12758 (9) Rok-They have to bat him somewhere assuming he is the starting 2B. Out of all the positions, the two-hole fits him best...unless you want to switch him and Reyes, which is an out-of-the box idea but could be intriguing. Of course, that would also depend on Castillo being healthy. (9) Rok-They have to bat him somewhere assuming he is the starting 2B. Out of all the positions, the two-hole fits him best…unless you want to switch him and Reyes, which is an out-of-the box idea but could be intriguing.

Of course, that would also depend on Castillo being healthy.

]]> By: roksolidmets http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12756 roksolidmets Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:49:07 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12756 I don't disagree at all that Castillo in the 7-hole is a waste ... but he's a waste in the 2-hole too ... Jose Reyes better have an OBP of over .500 leading off an inning because the only value Castillo has in the 2-hole is sacrificing Jose up a base ... I remember what Castillo did in the 2003 World Series .... I also remember what he did against the Mets while with Florida .... remember that 30-something game hitting streak against the Mets? -- they couldn't get him out .... but 2003 was 5 full seasons ago .... unfortunately, the 2008 Castillo is a far better baramoter on what to expect from him in 2009 vs. the 2003 Castillo .... Again, I do belive he will start out as the #2 hittler .... he need to have success there if he is going to be a productive member of this team .... I do not think he will be productive and I think he will be out of the lineup by June 1 ... I hope I am wrong. I don’t disagree at all that Castillo in the 7-hole is a waste … but he’s a waste in the 2-hole too … Jose Reyes better have an OBP of over .500 leading off an inning because the only value Castillo has in the 2-hole is sacrificing Jose up a base …

I remember what Castillo did in the 2003 World Series …. I also remember what he did against the Mets while with Florida …. remember that 30-something game hitting streak against the Mets? — they couldn’t get him out …. but 2003 was 5 full seasons ago …. unfortunately, the 2008 Castillo is a far better baramoter on what to expect from him in 2009 vs. the 2003 Castillo ….

Again, I do belive he will start out as the #2 hittler …. he need to have success there if he is going to be a productive member of this team …. I do not think he will be productive and I think he will be out of the lineup by June 1 …

I hope I am wrong.

]]> By: mrmet0805 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12755 mrmet0805 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:48:52 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12755 (2) Rok- Weak as in no pop. He works the count and doesn't strike out much. He's good to have behind Reyes...if he's hitting and healthy. I'm not convinced on either until I see it and I'm not counting on it. (2) Rok- Weak as in no pop. He works the count and doesn’t strike out much. He’s good to have behind Reyes…if he’s hitting and healthy.

I’m not convinced on either until I see it and I’m not counting on it.

]]> By: Harry Chiti http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12754 Harry Chiti Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:45:53 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12754 The type of player he is makes him useless except in the one hole which can't happen, the 2 hole or the 9 hole. If he's not healthy the boos should be directed at Minaya vice Castillo. Giving a guy who needs his legs but has bad knees a long term contract falls squarely on the GM. The type of player he is makes him useless except in the one hole which can’t happen, the 2 hole or the 9 hole. If he’s not healthy the boos should be directed at Minaya vice Castillo. Giving a guy who needs his legs but has bad knees a long term contract falls squarely on the GM.

]]> By: Ray Sadecki http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12753 Ray Sadecki Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:19:39 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12753 Castillo has always been a table setter. He was one of the best for many years. Can anybody remember what he and Pierre did to the 2003 Yankees? I still say he is a productive player if healthy. I agree with mrmet (1) that putting him in the 7th hole is a waste. Castillo has always been a table setter. He was one of the best for many years. Can anybody remember what he and Pierre did to the 2003 Yankees? I still say he is a productive player if healthy. I agree with mrmet (1) that putting him in the 7th hole is a waste.

]]> By: roksolidmets http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/2009/02/13/where-does-castillo-fit-in-the-order/#comment-12751 roksolidmets Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:06:11 +0000 http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/?p=1629#comment-12751 Scott (#4) ... possible I guess, but if Hudson is going to get MORE money, it won't be from the Mets. The fact that Castillo is still here and that the Mets did not add a RH power bat really has me skeptical about this team right now .... I know that with spring training just starting there is an air of excitement and optimism, but I am having a very tough time seeing this team as a championship team at this point. Scott (#4) … possible I guess, but if Hudson is going to get MORE money, it won’t be from the Mets.

The fact that Castillo is still here and that the Mets did not add a RH power bat really has me skeptical about this team right now …. I know that with spring training just starting there is an air of excitement and optimism, but I am having a very tough time seeing this team as a championship team at this point.

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