Rockies Sign Juan Castro
FRIDAY: The Rockies win the Castro sweepstakes. Ken Rosenthal notes in a sidebar that the silver lining to the Tulo injury could be Barmes getting a chance to build up trade value. Rosenthal doesn't see the Rox pursuing Brian Roberts for second base help unless they battle their way into contention first.
THURSDAY: Tony Jackson of the L.A. Daily News has been all over the Juan Castro situation. The 35 year-old shortstop became a free agent today, and four clubs are in pursuit. The Dodgers, Padres, Orioles, and Rockies are all after him. Jackson says the Dodgers and Rockies would want him to do a brief Triple A stint. Troy E. Renck confirms Colorado's interest.
The Rockies received devastating news today - star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki could be out until July with a torn tendon in his quad. Clint Barmes will assume the starting shortstop position.
He looks a little young for the Padres.
Posted by: helloelan | May 01, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I doubt the Orioles are in pursuit. Castro is a slower version of Luis Hernandez plus Cintron is working his way up to the MLB roster, well, until he gets injured again anyways. It makes no sense to go after Castro. Even Luis Hernandez is better than he is and really, so is Cintron.
Posted by: Sesshomaru | May 02, 2008 at 01:22 AM
another light-hitting infielder? The Pads should pass.
Posted by: Calriver | May 02, 2008 at 02:56 AM
What about Eric Young in AAA?
Why doesn't he get called up when he can steal 60 bases and has hit .294 .383 .423 in the minors.
I know he's in AA, but he can't be that bad? Juan Castro couldn't have that line if he was in rookie league.
Posted by: Mark | May 02, 2008 at 03:42 PM
I figured they'd move Barmes to SS, Atkins to 2nd and call up Ian Stewart to play 3rd... Guess I was wrong.
Posted by: FineHamAbounds | May 02, 2008 at 04:06 PM