he gone. Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I mean, this is all make-believe world. But hypothetically speaking, would you entertain buying low on Starlin Castro and slotting him over to 3B? Not the best defensively in the field, or very good. Also declining numbers offensively, however maybe a change of scenery? I mean, he's only 25 -- put up some real slick numbers at age 20-24. Maybe buy on a down year. Not sure what it'd take to get him. His contract is 8.10.11.12 and then 16mm option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 f*** no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:10 PM) I mean, this is all make-believe world. But hypothetically speaking, would you entertain buying low on Starlin Castro and slotting him over to 3B? Not the best defensively in the field, or very good. Also declining numbers offensively, however maybe a change of scenery? I mean, he's only 25 -- put up some real slick numbers at age 20-24. Maybe buy on a down year. Not sure what it'd take to get him. His contract is 8.10.11.12 and then 16mm option. Uh......................no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:10 PM) I mean, this is all make-believe world. But hypothetically speaking, would you entertain buying low on Starlin Castro and slotting him over to 3B? Not the best defensively in the field, or very good. Also declining numbers offensively, however maybe a change of scenery? I mean, he's only 25 -- put up some real slick numbers at age 20-24. Maybe buy on a down year. Not sure what it'd take to get him. His contract is 8.10.11.12 and then 16mm option. He's basically a salary dump at this point considering how awful he has been. If it prevents us from spending money elsewhere (almost assuredly so) I will pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 http://i.giphy.com/ToMjGpx9F5ktZw8qPUQ.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Looks like we know who wrote this article http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=96404 BrianAnderson is Darrell Horwitz! Edited July 30, 2015 by Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I don't think the Cubs would deal him cheap enough to justify the risk in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Lol Neeewwwwp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I suggested this yesterday. It's not the worst idea. Levine mentions the rest of mlb see him a 3B who can bulk up and be a slugger. I agree there's that chance but cubs would have to give you considerable salary and we give up nothing in terms of prospects for it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Not a chance in hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:21 PM) I suggested this yesterday. It's not the worst idea. Levine mentions the rest of mlb see him a 3B who can bulk up and be a slugger. I agree there's that chance but cubs would have to give you considerable salary and we give up nothing in terms of prospects for it to happen. I think it was a case of a talented guy getting paid too much too early. He has had 3 or 4 managers. It doesn't seem like anyone is getting through. Maybe someday he wakes up, probably close to the expiration of his contract, but he's not worth the trouble because even in your scenario, it's not worth it to the Cubs to pay him a lot of money to play somewhere else and get nothing in return. They just have to hope he somehow regains what he has lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 When did Starlin become Public Enemy #1?? It's a real buy low candidate. Maybe the Cubs toss in some money, maybe not. But I don't think it's that crazy. Again, I haven't watched a ton of Cubs games, so I could be wrong. But, sure he's bad at SS, but 3rd base should be a little easier to handle. Look at his stats. Age 20: .300BA, .347OBP, 3HR, 41RBI 71SO Age 21: .307BA, .341OBP, 10HR, 66RBI 96SO Age 22: .283BA, .323OBP, 14HR, 78RBI 100SO Age 23: .245BA, .284OBP, 10HR, 44RBI 129SO Age 24: .292BA, .339OBP, 14HR, 65RBI 100SO I feel like some are pretty dismissive right of the bat. Buying low on a guy, who's salary is under or about $10mm is not awful in this day and age. Look at what some people are getting out there. Yes there is a decline over time, however this is not like an Adam LaRoche drop off because of age. He's 25. Maybe a change of scenery could change things. Just a thought. Not saying I'm a proponent. But -- sorry, its not like Saladino is our answer. And look at the trash we've marched out to 3b over the last decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:27 PM) When did Starlin become Public Enemy #1?? It's a real buy low candidate. Maybe the Cubs toss in some money, maybe not. But I don't think it's that crazy. Again, I haven't watched a ton of Cubs games, so I could be wrong. But, sure he's bad at SS, but 3rd base should be a little easier to handle. Look at his stats. Age 20: .300BA, .347OBP, 3HR, 41RBI 71SO Age 21: .307BA, .341OBP, 10HR, 66RBI 96SO Age 22: .283BA, .323OBP, 14HR, 78RBI 100SO Age 23: .245BA, .284OBP, 10HR, 44RBI 129SO Age 24: .292BA, .339OBP, 14HR, 65RBI 100SO I feel like some are pretty dismissive right of the bat. Buying low on a guy, who's salary is under or about $10mm is not awful in this day and age. Look at what some people are getting out there. Yes there is a decline over time, however this is not like an Adam LaRoche drop off because of age. He's 25. Maybe a change of scenery could change things. Just a thought. Not saying I'm a proponent. But -- sorry, its not like Saladino is our answer. And look at the trash we've marched out to 3b over the last decade. You conveniently left out his age 25 season. Moving from SS to 3B doesn't come with some guarantee that your defense will improve. His contract f***ing sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'd take the gamble if it came practically free (Single A live arm + absorb contract), but I'd not give up any of our already scarce minor league talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) You conveniently left out his age 25 season. Moving from SS to 3B doesn't come with some guarantee that your defense will improve. His contract f***ing sucks. I leave out 25, which is this year, because its not finished. It would be like making an argument against Melky that he was TOAST, OLD!! WASHED UP!! 1 month ago... that argument has changed by 60 batting points in less than a month. His numbers this year aren't that great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yes. I'd want salary relief from the Cubs if I gave up something worthwhile for him, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:27 PM) When did Starlin become Public Enemy #1?? It's a real buy low candidate. Maybe the Cubs toss in some money, maybe not. But I don't think it's that crazy. Again, I haven't watched a ton of Cubs games, so I could be wrong. But, sure he's bad at SS, but 3rd base should be a little easier to handle. Look at his stats. Age 20: .300BA, .347OBP, 3HR, 41RBI 71SO Age 21: .307BA, .341OBP, 10HR, 66RBI 96SO Age 22: .283BA, .323OBP, 14HR, 78RBI 100SO Age 23: .245BA, .284OBP, 10HR, 44RBI 129SO Age 24: .292BA, .339OBP, 14HR, 65RBI 100SO I feel like some are pretty dismissive right of the bat. Buying low on a guy, who's salary is under or about $10mm is not awful in this day and age. Look at what some people are getting out there. Yes there is a decline over time, however this is not like an Adam LaRoche drop off because of age. He's 25. Maybe a change of scenery could change things. Just a thought. Not saying I'm a proponent. But -- sorry, its not like Saladino is our answer. And look at the trash we've marched out to 3b over the last decade. I did read he did have more hits before the age of 25 than Pete Rose. The thing is, the guy is a head case. Lackadaisical plays, dumb plays, poor performance...I just think he's a guy that will always thinking he should be better than he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Absolutely not! At the moment I would take Saladino, Sanchez and Ramirez over Castro which leaves Castro with no place on the White Sox. I would trade ( contract for contracts) Castro for Danks/LaRoche. The cubs would not, so I have nothing to worry about as far as Castro playing in a Sox uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Miss the days of last year when the cubs fans were proposing a g. stanton deal with castro as the prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 If he didn't have that contract he'd be a decent buy-low candidate I guess. But this isn't the first year he has been terrible at the plate (2013 he was bad as well) and he's not coming cheap so hard, hard pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Based purely on us getting him as a true buy-low, then yes. However, it doesn't appear that the Cubs are going to sell him as a buy-low. I.e. give him up plus take on a bad contract (or send cash) for another team to take Castro off their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:27 PM) When did Starlin become Public Enemy #1?? When he ("allegedly") sexually assaulted that young girl the night before he left the country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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