Comments on: Poll: Luis Castillo Confidence Level http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/ New York Mets Video Baseball Blog | Mets News Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:43:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Poll Results: Fans Somewhat Confident in Luis Castillo « OnTheBlack.com – New York Mets Video Baseball Blog | Mets News http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8614 Poll Results: Fans Somewhat Confident in Luis Castillo « OnTheBlack.com – New York Mets Video Baseball Blog | Mets News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:49:35 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8614 [...] about Castillo going into the 2010 season. Also, check out some of the interesting comments here on On The Black and also over at [...] [...] about Castillo going into the 2010 season. Also, check out some of the interesting comments here on On The Black and also over at [...]

]]> By: JonathanC http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8514 JonathanC Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:40:08 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8514 I think folks in the Metfansphere have had it in for Castillo all along, just like many had it in for Delgado. But, u guys sure love Daniel Murphy though and alot of u gave Brian Schneider such a pass. I can appreciate the fact that Schnide was a nice guy, but he sucked and u barely heard a word about it. I think folks in the Metfansphere have had it in for Castillo all along, just like many had it in for Delgado. But, u guys sure love Daniel Murphy though and alot of u gave Brian Schneider such a pass. I can appreciate the fact that Schnide was a nice guy, but he sucked and u barely heard a word about it.

]]> By: Eric http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8505 Eric Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:01:40 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8505 Castillo was a liability to the team last year on may levels last year despite his high BA and OBP. Anyone who does not see that does notr really understand the game or stats. Even without the pop-up his defense was damaging to the team. He has no range to his left, which was particluarly important when the 1B was playing his first season ever at the position. At least on a half dozen occasions he was napping and forgot to cover 2B on a play to the left side of the infield. His offense was a liability also, even with his .300 avg., and .387 OBP. He has absolutely zero power, which is a huge liability to this team. The fact is that with a runner on 2B, he has zero chance of driving in the run. The OF play so shallow, Usain Bolt couldn't score from 2B. His approach is way too passive at the plate, he sits with a 2-0 count at the plate and lets a strike down the middle by and is only good for a sacrifice bunt at any time which is unacceptable when a pitcher is an automatic out already. Castillo was a liability to the team last year on may levels last year despite his high BA and OBP. Anyone who does not see that does notr really understand the game or stats. Even without the pop-up his defense was damaging to the team. He has no range to his left, which was particluarly important when the 1B was playing his first season ever at the position. At least on a half dozen occasions he was napping and forgot to cover 2B on a play to the left side of the infield.

His offense was a liability also, even with his .300 avg., and .387 OBP. He has absolutely zero power, which is a huge liability to this team. The fact is that with a runner on 2B, he has zero chance of driving in the run. The OF play so shallow, Usain Bolt couldn't score from 2B. His approach is way too passive at the plate, he sits with a 2-0 count at the plate and lets a strike down the middle by and is only good for a sacrifice bunt at any time which is unacceptable when a pitcher is an automatic out already.

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8502 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:56:04 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8502 I have to agree with Justin on this one. I don't know if we can judge an aging veteran on what he did 3-4-5 years ago. I have two concerns with Castillo this year. 1) can he stay healthy 2) his range, which there is nothing we can do about that. I will say though if he can put up the same numbers he did last year I can live with that (especially if everyone else performs up to their capabilities). I have to agree with Justin on this one. I don't know if we can judge an aging veteran on what he did 3-4-5 years ago. I have two concerns with Castillo this year. 1) can he stay healthy 2) his range, which there is nothing we can do about that. I will say though if he can put up the same numbers he did last year I can live with that (especially if everyone else performs up to their capabilities).

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8501 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:51:02 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8501 I think the problem the Mets had trading him this off season is his contract. I think if it was better structured someone out there would have taken him. I think the problem the Mets had trading him this off season is his contract. I think if it was better structured someone out there would have taken him.

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8499 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:40 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8499 Who would you prefer to see playing 2b? Who would you prefer to see playing 2b?

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8498 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:48:23 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8498 I have two concerns with Castillo this year. 1) can he stay healthy 2) his range, which there is nothing we can do about that. I have two concerns with Castillo this year. 1) can he stay healthy 2) his range, which there is nothing we can do about that.

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8497 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:47:32 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8497 I agree. I'm not the biggest Castillo fan but he's not the main issue on this team. I agree. I'm not the biggest Castillo fan but he's not the main issue on this team.

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8496 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:46:34 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8496 ok I just checked his month-by-month stats. He had low avg in May and June but he also stole 8 bases and walked 28 times in those two months. So he did have some time of production. ok I just checked his month-by-month stats. He had low avg in May and June but he also stole 8 bases and walked 28 times in those two months. So he did have some time of production.

]]> By: kerelcooper http://www.ontheblack.com/2010/02/27/poll-luis-castillo-confidence-level/comment-page-1/#comment-8495 kerelcooper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:41:17 +0000 http://www.ontheblack.com/?p=3081#comment-8495 Nope, I don't think he will improve his range and the right side of the infield is going to be an issue all year long (defensively). Nope, I don't think he will improve his range and the right side of the infield is going to be an issue all year long (defensively).

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