June 2, 200422 yr sorry to kill the moment but....who cares. You need to take some prozac, man. i don't even know what that is?
June 2, 200422 yr Check this out, Castro was the one who insisted on the DL. He refused to play. Team caught in bad spot BY KEVIN BAXTER kbaxter@herald.com The Marlins lost a ball game and a catcher Tuesday, but Ramon Castro might have lost something even more valuable -- his job -- during the Cincinnati Reds' 7-6, 10-inning victory at Pro Player Stadium. The Reds won behind three home runs -- including two by Adam Dunn -- but that was overshadowed because Castro, who was battling a season-long slump that had seen his average fall to .135, took himself out of the game after 1 ? innings. Castro said an inflamed toe made it impossible for him to continue, and with regular catcher Mike Redmond unavailable because of a right arm contusion, the Marlins were forced to use infielder Mike Mordecai behind the plate. After the game, the team announced Castro had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, and that Matt Treanor, a 10-year minor-leaguer, was being called up from Albuquerque, N.M., to make his major-league debut behind the plate today. But judging from Marlins manager Jack McKeon words, Castro isn't likely to displace him when he comes back. ''He's a hustler,'' McKeon said of Treanor. ``He's good. One thing is, he'll give us a little life out there.'' And as for Castro? He left the clubhouse before the game ended, after declining to speak before the game. But by then McKeon had heard enough anyway. NO HAPPY CAMPER ''He said he couldn't play,'' the manager said with a shrug. ``You take the guy's word for it.'' However McKeon left no doubt he was disappointed, at the very least, in Castro's actions. For starters, Castro told the training staff, not the coaching staff, he couldn't play. And with Redmond out, McKeon, a former catcher, needed a big effort behind the plate. He eventually got that -- but from Mordecai, who had caught one major-league inning in his 11-year big-league career before Tuesday. ''Mordy came right in and picked us up,'' McKeon said. ``He's a gamer.'' more on the game: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sport...all/8814578.htm
June 2, 200422 yr Hey, Mordi now has a complete game caught in his MLB career. 1 inning as an Expo, 8 as a Marlin. Mordi didn't do too bad, but he should take some drills throwing out runners.
June 2, 200422 yr Check this out, Castro was the one who insisted on the DL. He refused to play. Team caught in bad spot BY KEVIN BAXTER kbaxter@herald.com The Marlins lost a ball game and a catcher Tuesday, but Ramon Castro might have lost something even more valuable -- his job -- during the Cincinnati Reds' 7-6, 10-inning victory at Pro Player Stadium. The Reds won behind three home runs -- including two by Adam Dunn -- but that was overshadowed because Castro, who was battling a season-long slump that had seen his average fall to .135, took himself out of the game after 1 ? innings. Castro said an inflamed toe made it impossible for him to continue, and with regular catcher Mike Redmond unavailable because of a right arm contusion, the Marlins were forced to use infielder Mike Mordecai behind the plate. After the game, the team announced Castro had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, and that Matt Treanor, a 10-year minor-leaguer, was being called up from Albuquerque, N.M., to make his major-league debut behind the plate today. But judging from Marlins manager Jack McKeon words, Castro isn't likely to displace him when he comes back. ''He's a hustler,'' McKeon said of Treanor. ``He's good. One thing is, he'll give us a little life out there.'' And as for Castro? He left the clubhouse before the game ended, after declining to speak before the game. But by then McKeon had heard enough anyway. NO HAPPY CAMPER ''He said he couldn't play,'' the manager said with a shrug. ``You take the guy's word for it.'' However McKeon left no doubt he was disappointed, at the very least, in Castro's actions. For starters, Castro told the training staff, not the coaching staff, he couldn't play. And with Redmond out, McKeon, a former catcher, needed a big effort behind the plate. He eventually got that -- but from Mordecai, who had caught one major-league inning in his 11-year big-league career before Tuesday. ''Mordy came right in and picked us up,'' McKeon said. ``He's a gamer.'' more on the game: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sport...all/8814578.htm Castro will never play another inning as a marlin. glad to see he showed his true colors last night. if his toe was really bothering him.....he should of let the coaching staff know well before the game so that the team could try and find a catcher for the game still. his move talking to the trainers instead of the coaching staff is low class. he is done. if he ever plays again...i'm totally shocked. castro is what he is. a lazy SOB who takes his job for granted.
June 2, 200422 yr I think that there is more to this than Castro just being a 'lazy slob'. You dont get as far as he did by being a 'lazy slob'. You dont earn the starting job by being a 'lazy slob'. Something is really, desperately wrong with Castro and although I am not sure what it is, I think it may have something to do with his trial. I agree that his days as a Marlin, like Allison's might be done. Strange, on both accounts.
June 2, 200422 yr you guys are acting like it is september or something....calm down people we still got alot to go....what's with the panic and all this trading and etc? Afreakingmen! :banghead
June 2, 200422 yr why do people think castro actually has trade value? he is what? 28 years old and has failed miserably in both his chances at the every day catching job. what sane team would actually give up anything of use for him?
June 2, 200422 yr Well Treanor went 1-3 so far. With a single and a walk. He's been solid today. Treanor was great. You think Castro would've made that effort to get to the plate? Please.
June 2, 200422 yr I really hate to see someone with Castro's potential wasted. Treanor won't have the power potential Castro has, but should be an upgrade in virtually every other category.
June 2, 200422 yr I'm not so certain Willingham should have to go to AAA before joining the Marlins. He faces enough top pitching prospects in AA and a few of junkballers too in a league with ballparks unfriendly to hitters (much like PPS).
June 2, 200422 yr Kudos to Matt for a very nice job in his MLB debut. He was batting 1.000 for awhile there, a scored our only run.....not bad for a guy in the 8th spot.
June 3, 200422 yr How can ANYONE think that Josh Willingham, a guy with just over 80 MINOR LEAGUE GAMES caught, should be brought up over Treanor - an all out hustler who made it to where he is due to his heart and perseverance? I like Jwill a lot but let him LEARN HOW TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BALL first. You talk about the ability to call a game, this kid is still learning how while Treanor has been doing it for a decade. Treanor isn't going to knock anybodys socks off with his bat but he hustles, sacrifices his body behind the plate, has a GOOD arm, and KNOWS THE GAME. I'd take him on my ballclub any day.
June 3, 200422 yr I really hate to see someone with Castro's potential wasted. Treanor won't have the power potential Castro has, but should be an upgrade in virtually every other category. power is overrated.
June 3, 200422 yr How can ANYONE think that Josh Willingham, a guy with just over 80 MINOR LEAGUE GAMES caught, should be brought up over Treanor - an all out hustler who made it to where he is due to his heart and perseverance? I like Jwill a lot but let him LEARN HOW TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BALL first. You talk about the ability to call a game, this kid is still learning how while Treanor has been doing it for a decade. Treanor isn't going to knock anybodys socks off with his bat but he hustles, sacrifices his body behind the plate, has a GOOD arm, and KNOWS THE GAME. I'd take him on my ballclub any day. if matt can hit around .250 i could see him and red as the marlin catchers for the next couple of years or until josh learns the nuances of the game behind the plate. i dont think anyone doubts his abilities with the bat...its the other stuff that needs teh work.
June 3, 200422 yr From MLB.com: The Marlins brought Treanor up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Ramon Castro, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right big toe. Castro had the toe examined Wednesday and rest was recommended. He will not travel with the team to New York. With Castro on the DL, Treanor's stay will be at least 15 days, and possibly longer . Castro has slumped with a .135 average, the team may decide to retain Treanor if he performs. "He brings a little life out there," McKeon said. "He takes charge. He's tickled to be in the big leagues. Other guys have had opportunities and didn't take advantage of it. They didn't hear Mr. Opportunity knocking ." Doesn't it sound like Castro's days as a Marlin are numbered?
June 3, 200422 yr My rundown on Treanor from the Tankizzle: (in chronological order) He has a cannon for a right arm. He throws harder than Willis does. His entrance song is Dre and Tupac's "California Love". Pimp right there. Patience, woo I like this guy. Knows not to swing at Ball 4. Or Balls 1,2, or 3 for that matter. He didn't get the runner, no biggie. Nice throw. He can block a pitch in the dirt! Amazing! Basehit! This kid is ridiculous. 1.000 OBP OMFG HE JUST CLOTHESLINED THE CATCHER MATT TREANOR IS MY NEW HERO His name isn't pronounced the way I would have thought He made an out, guess he is human. Wow, our pitcher had a perfect game going until the 7th. I think he is a good game caller. All in all, Me Likey.
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