Comments on: Rumor Mill: Juan Castro http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/ Philadelphia Phillies baseball analysis that everyone can enjoy. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: NFL Football Picks http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14139 NFL Football Picks Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:47:22 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14139 Castro should have earn much more than $1 million in 2009 year. His previous records indicates his capability. http://www.oddsboard.com/football-picks.php Castro should have earn much more than $1 million in 2009 year. His previous records indicates his capability.

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]]> By: H http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14124 H Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:59:29 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14124 @ Peter, I agree that defense is still under-valued. However, with most MLB GM's being so reactive and with so few proactive ones, I expect the market for defense to quickly correct following Jack Z's lead in Seattle. After his Gutierrez and, to a lesser extent, Endy Chavez pick-ups last offseason, the Mariners showed great improvement this year. Now, after he recently gave Jack Wilson $10M for 2 years, which is a good value in my opinion, I would think that Everett might command more than league minimum and might be able to engage 2 or 3 teams in a bidding fight - I won't call it a war - for his services. I wouldn't be surprised if Everett gets twice what the Phillies gave Castro. As I said above, I don't endorse the Castro signing. What's the rush to sign Juan Castro? @ Peter,

I agree that defense is still under-valued. However, with most MLB GM’s being so reactive and with so few proactive ones, I expect the market for defense to quickly correct following Jack Z’s lead in Seattle. After his Gutierrez and, to a lesser extent, Endy Chavez pick-ups last offseason, the Mariners showed great improvement this year. Now, after he recently gave Jack Wilson $10M for 2 years, which is a good value in my opinion, I would think that Everett might command more than league minimum and might be able to engage 2 or 3 teams in a bidding fight – I won’t call it a war – for his services. I wouldn’t be surprised if Everett gets twice what the Phillies gave Castro.

As I said above, I don’t endorse the Castro signing. What’s the rush to sign Juan Castro?

]]> By: Peter http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14117 Peter Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:23:14 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14117 @H Up until a few years ago, defense was basically free on the labor market. Last off-season, it was still <em>heavily</em> undervalued. I expect the market to correct itself some, but I'm willing to bet that defense will be the most undervalued skill on the market again this off-season. @H
Up until a few years ago, defense was basically free on the labor market. Last off-season, it was still heavily undervalued. I expect the market to correct itself some, but I’m willing to bet that defense will be the most undervalued skill on the market again this off-season.

]]> By: H http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14114 H Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:05:55 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14114 With the increased emphasis on defense, Everett might be in some demand this offseason. That being said, I would have preferred Omar Vizquel to Castro for one year to back up at 2B and SS. I also would have preferred that Ruben wait and see who else might be available (maybe a minor league free agent per Dave Cameron's recent article) rather than commit a roster spot to this guy. With the increased emphasis on defense, Everett might be in some demand this offseason. That being said, I would have preferred Omar Vizquel to Castro for one year to back up at 2B and SS. I also would have preferred that Ruben wait and see who else might be available (maybe a minor league free agent per Dave Cameron’s recent article) rather than commit a roster spot to this guy.

]]> By: Bill Baer http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14097 Bill Baer Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:40:49 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14097 @ Peter, While he hasn't played second base much (just one inning out of his 6,528+ defensive innings), I'm sure he'd be adequate in a spot start for Chase Utley. @ Peter,

While he hasn’t played second base much (just one inning out of his 6,528+ defensive innings), I’m sure he’d be adequate in a spot start for Chase Utley.

]]> By: PhillyFriar http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14095 PhillyFriar Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:34:21 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14095 Ugh. Amaro is carrying this "defense over offense" thing to its extreme. Ugh. Amaro is carrying this “defense over offense” thing to its extreme.

]]> By: Peter http://crashburnalley.com/2009/11/24/rumor-mill-juan-castro/comment-page-1/#comment-14094 Peter Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:31:06 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=591#comment-14094 Everett makes much more sense. Everett makes much more sense.

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