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Poll: Luis Castillo's Next Team

The Mets finally went ahead and did what seemed inevitable yesterday, cutting ties with Luis Castillo. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports said late last night that he expects Castillo to sign with a new team shortly after clearing waivers on Sunday, when it would only require the league minimum to bring him aboard. Let's look at some potential suitors, then vote on his next destination...

• Phillies: Chase Utley is out indefinitely with knee problems, and Castillo's low cost would surely be attractive to a team pushing the limits on payroll.
• Marlins: They're currently scheduled to begin the season with Omar Infante at second and top prospect Matt Dominguez at third. Castillo, who originally broke in with Florida, would allow them to slide Infante to third and take it slow with Dominguez, who has yet to play above Double-A.
• Dodgers: It's possible that Casey Blake will miss the start of the regular season with back trouble, and Castillo could step in at second with Juan Uribe sliding over to third.
• Rockies: They've been connected to Michael Young basically all offseason, but Castillo would be a much more affordable second base option as well as less risky since there's no long-term commitment. Rosenthal mentioned that Colorado was not in the mix, however.
• Orioles: Brian Roberts is dealing with back issues, and although he's getting closer to game action, Castillo would provide insurance at second and in the leadoff spot.
• Cubs: The second base job is still up for grabs on Chicago's north side according to Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago, so Castillo could push Blake DeWitt, Jeff Baker, Darwin Barney, and Augie Ojeda.
• Cardinals: Nick Punto is recovering from a hernia, leaving a little bit of an opening on the roster.

Castillo has never played a position other than second base in his Major League career (not even DH), so his ability to serve as a utility infielder is far from a given.

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