News: Mets Officially Announce Castro Deal
The Mets have officially announced the re-signing of C Ramon Castro to a two-year, $4.6 million contract.
Mets GM Omar Minaya, on Castro…
“We are glad to have re-signed Ramon…He has developed into the kind of hitter who you want to come up in clutch situations. In addition to what he brings on the field, Ramon is a tremendous presence in the clubhouse.”
…actually, that should not be undervalued, in that when i ask any person connected to the team about ramon, they are all certain to mention his sense of humor and his ability to keep people smiling and positive…
…nevertheless, i do have concerns about him, should he end up getting the majority of playing time…if it’s a straight platoon between him and Yorvit Torrealba, i think it could work out, since it will allow willie the ability to ‘play the hot hand’…however, i still do not trust castro as a bulk-of-the-time catcher…
