NL Notes: Castellanos, Giants, Mets, Arrieta
2019/10/nl-notes-castellanos-giants-mets-arrieta.htmlCubs outfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos kicks off his list, with Feinsand noting that Castellanos' defensive limitations may limit his market. … Astros bench coach Joe Espada is using his <strong>daystrong> off between World Series games to travel to San Francisco for a meeting with Giants brass, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (link).
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2019/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-11.htmlIn the corners, while free agents-to-be Marcell Ozuna and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos will likely be too rich for the A's blood, though the team might be able to afford Yasiel Puig, Corey Dickerson, Kole Calhoun, Avisail Garcia or Brett Gardner. … With Oakland already pushing up against this year's $92MM-plus opening-<strong>daystrong> payroll, it doesn't appear the club's in for an especially active offseason.
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
2019/10/offseason-outlook-texas-rangers-10.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Avisail Garcia, and Corey Dickerson are all reasonably youthful options. … Payroll has moved south, but still topped $160MM by the end of the 2018 season and sat at $118MM on Opening <strong>Daystrong> in 2019.
Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
2019/10/offseason-outlook-kansas-city-royals-10.htmlAny of Marcell Ozuna, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Avisail Garcia, Yasiel Puig, Corey Dickerson or Kole Calhoun (assuming the Angels buy out his option) could make sense in Kansas City -- though Ozuna and Castellanos may be too pricey (particularly if Ozuna receives a qualifying offer). … The Royals have been conducting what could prove to be a nominal search; it's been rumored for the past year that former Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny, who was named a special advisor to GM <strong>Daystrong>ton Moore early last offseason, was being groomed for the spot.
White Sox GM Rick Hahn On Potential Offseason Priorities
2019/09/white-sox-gm-rick-hahn-on-potential-offseason-priorities.htmlFree agents-to-be Marcell Ozuna, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Yasiel Puig, Corey Dickerson and Brett Gardner would provide easy corner outfield upgrades on paper, though Hahn and the Sox could take the trade route instead. … General manager Rick Hahn could address those spots during the winter, he told James Fegan of The Athletic and other reporters Fri<strong>daystrong> (subscription link).
Boras Dishes On Opt-Outs, Upcoming Free Agents
2019/09/boras-dishes-on-opt-outs-upcoming-free-agents.htmlIf there was another topic that really seemed to pique Boras's interest -- aside from the need to protect the health of players, in relation to the recent Kris Bryant injury -- it was the upcoming free agency of <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … He's in the lineup every <strong>daystrong> and "plays forty or fifty games in the outfield," says Boras.
Tigers Interested In Packaging Trade Chips
2019/07/tigers-interested-in-packaging-trade-chips.htmlOutfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos is the most obvious trade piece as a pending free agent, but he's not going to draw a franchise-altering return on his own. … In this <strong>daystrong> and age, it's as hard as ever to pry top prospects free via trade.
Phillies Have Discussed Boyd, Greene With Tigers
2019/07/phillies-trade-rumors-tigers-matthew-boyd-shane-greene.htmlOf particular interest to the Phils are lefty Matthew Boyd and closer Shane Greene, although Salisbury suggests that the two teams have at least discussed outfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos and left-handed starter Daniel Norris. … They've also seen their opening <strong>daystrong> payroll climb as high as $177MM back in 2014.
Top 60 Trade Candidates At The All-Star Break
2019/07/top-60-trade-candidates-at-the-all-star-break.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, OF, Tigers (LR: 8): We noted in our first ranking that the 27-year-old could move up the ladder if he kept up a hot streak, and he has done just that. … Clint Frazier, OF, Yankees (LR: NR): Every <strong>daystrong> the Yanks go without another outfielder coming down with yet another injury seems one <strong>daystrong> closer to the departure of Frazier.
Top 50 Trade Candidates For The 2019 MLB Trade Deadline
2019/06/top-50-trade-candidates-2019-mlb-trade-deadline.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, OF, Tigers: Though his age advantage isn't quite as relevant in a rental scenario, the 27-year-old does offer some benefits over the hitters noted above. … He's easily worth his own healthy $6.5MM pay<strong>daystrong>.
Quick Hits: Keuchel, Red Sox, Moncada, Castellanos
2019/06/quick-hits-keuchel-red-sox-moncada-castellanos.htmlWith the Tigers out of contention and their top hitter, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, not signed past this season, he has largely checked out from a leadership role, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press observes. … After signing a one-year, $13MM contract with the Braves last week, left-hander Dallas Keuchel made his first minor league tuneup with their Single-A affiliate Mon<strong>daystrong>.
Can Avisail Garcia Continue To Out-Mash The Competition?
2019/06/avisail-garcia-rays-free-agent-value-ozuna-puig-castellanos.htmlWhat's most interesting about Garcia's free agent case is the presence of three other remarkably similar players: Marcell Ozuna of the Cardinals, Yasiel Puig of the Reds, and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos of the Tigers. … Okay, he's just a week away from his birth<strong>daystrong>.
12 Corner Outfield Trade Targets For The Indians
2019/05/indians-trade-outfield.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Tigers (2019) - Castellanos has been about league average with the bat this year after a superb 130 wRC+ season in 2018. … The Twins, however, have flipped the script with a 32-16 start through Tues<strong>daystrong>'s games.
Minor MLB Transactions: 5/6/19
2019/05/minor-mlb-transactions-5619.htmlCatcher Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong> announced to<strong>daystrong> that he's hanging up his spikes. … Here are the <strong>daystrong>'s minor moves from around the game:
Extension Rumors: Cole, Verlander, Red Sox, Castellanos
2019/03/astros-rumors-extensions-justin-verlander-gerrit-cole.htmlThe Tigers "haven't engaged in any kind of [extension] conversations" with <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos this spring, GM Al Avila told MLB.com's Jason Beck yester<strong>daystrong>. … While it's common for players to place Opening <strong>Daystrong> deadlines on extension talks, Dombrowski somewhat unusually took a similar stance.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2019/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-11.htmlLuhnow has also demonstrated previous interest in Tigers slugger <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, who could again end up on the Astros' radar in the coming months if they're not content with their 1B/DH situation. … However, with Opening <strong>Daystrong> approaching, they haven't made any headline-stealing additions to their starting five.
Offseason In Review: Detroit Tigers
2019/03/offseason-in-review-detroit-tigers-10.htmlThe most prominent figure in Detroit trade rumors, of course, has been slugger <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … The Tigers turned to Mercer to fill the hole left behind by free agent shortstop Jose Iglesias, then later inked Harrison to take over as the every<strong>daystrong> second baseman.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: American League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-american-league-2.htmlThe Tigers have avoided arbitration with outfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). … The deadline for players and teams to exchange arbitration figures passed at 1pm ET yester<strong>daystrong>, meaning over the next few hours, there will be a landslide of settlements on one-year deals to avoid an arbitration hearing.
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
2018/11/offseason-outlook-atlanta-braves-8.htmlOn the trade market, one-year rental targets include <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos and Avisail Garcia, though both have their limitations and aren't particularly cheap. … As things stand, the team is slated to pay something on the order of $75MM to less than half of its roster: Freddie Freeman ($21MM), Darren O'<strong>Daystrong> ($9MM), Julio Teheran ($11MM), Ender Inciarte ($5MM), and Tyler Flowers ($4MM) have guaranteed contracts.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox
2018/11/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-9.htmlThe trade market has a few decent options, perhaps including David Peralta, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Jose Martinez, Yasiel Puig, Kyle Schwarber, and Wil Myers. … An Opening <strong>Daystrong> 25-man roster payroll in the range of $110-120MM is plausible, based on the team's historical spending.
Offseason Outlook: Detroit Tigers
2018/10/offseason-outlook-detroit-tigers-9.htmlFor instance, Goodrum could see some more time in right field should the Tigers take the leap on dealing <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … With those two veterans unlikely to be discussed in any realistic trade discussions, that leaves Castellanos, Michael Fulmer, Shane Greene and Alex Wilson as possible candidates to be dealt before Opening <strong>Daystrong>.
Offseason Outlook: Seattle Mariners
2018/11/offseason-outlook-seattle-mariners-9.htmlCron, Justin Bour, Derek Dietrich, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, and ex-Mariners Justin Smoak and Eric Thames. … The trade-minded executive got right to work Wednes<strong>daystrong>, just over a week after the offseason began, making a headline-grabbing deal with the Rays.
Tigers Owner Christopher Ilitch Expresses Optimism In Team’s Outlook
2018/09/tigers-owner-christopher-ilitch-expresses-optimism-in-teams-outlook.htmlAnd extensions could always be explored, though <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos is the only realistic candidate who'll be entering his walk year.… Addressing the media yester<strong>daystrong>, Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch struck a notably optimistic tone regarding his organization's outlook.
Latest On Tigers’ Trade Possibilities
2018/07/latest-on-tigers-trade-possibilities.htmlWhile two of the team's best players - right-hander Michael Fulmer and right fielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos - have come up in trade rumors, Detroit's not actively shopping the pair and it would take a lot to acquire either, Crasnick adds. … *Note: Fulmer was placed on the 10-<strong>daystrong> DL this afternoon.
Top 75 MLB Trade Candidates At The All-Star Break
2018/07/top-50-mlb-trade-candidates-2.htmlJustin Smoak, 1B, Blue Jays; <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, OF, Tigers; Corey Dickerson, OF, Pirates (LR: 18, 20, NR): Anybody need a corner bat with another season of control? These are probably the most realistic targets out there. … Similarly, Ziegler carried a 7.88 ERA at the end of the <strong>daystrong> on June 1st and has allowed only a pair of earned runs in his most recent 21 frames.