News: Mets Conf. Call to Announce Castillo
The Mets have scheduled a 6 pm conference call to announce the signing of free-agent 2B Luis Castillo.
…also, for the first time, i will be on the call…i don’t know if i’m able to ask questions, or just listen, but i’m pretty excited either way…
…Update…6:09 pm…
During a conference call with reporters a few moments ago, Mets GM Omar Minaya announced that the Mets have re-signed Castillo to a four-year deal.
Castillo said he is happy to be back with the Mets, and intends to do everything he can to help the Mets win next year. He is disappointed with the way last season ended, and believes the Mets have a great chance to win next season. Castillo had surgery done to clean out his right knee at the end of the season, and expects to be 100 percent by spring training.
…Update…6:13 pm…
Minaya said that, once he got clearance from the doctor, he had no concerns regarding Castillo’s knees.
According to the player’s agent, Castillo only felt pain from the scar tissue in his knee, which was cleaned out during the surgery.
