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Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Edgy MD Jan 24 2019 08:58 PM

Detroit outfielder and thirdbaseman Nicholas Castellanos is reportedly asking for a trade, rather than cooling his heels with a rebuilding team. Nico is coming off his best ObP season, and probably his best season season. He's not a strong defender, but maybe Nimmo can fulfill his destiny of sliding over from a corner into center.

nymr83 Jan 24 2019 10:57 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

not a bad guy, wonder what it would cost

Lefty Specialist Jan 25 2019 07:05 AM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Can hit, but he's a defensive liability wherever you put him. Not sure he's the best fit for this team.

smg58 Jan 25 2019 12:18 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

The difference in defensive value between him and Lagares or Broxton is at least comparable to the difference in offensive value.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 04 2021 08:57 AM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Almost three years later, Nick may still be worth talking about. He's exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Reds and will become a free agent, likely tied to a QO. Might he be the guy who replaces Michael Conforto, if indeed we need a replacement for Michael Conforto?

Edgy MD Nov 04 2021 09:29 AM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

The tough thing is that, if you take last season as your guide, the team would need two starting outfielders.

Centerfield Nov 04 2021 11:58 AM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Castellanos has some red flags tied to him. A good, not great hitter over his career. Coming off his best season. Played in a hitter's dream park. Bad defensive OF. And likely tied to a QO.

Edgy MD Nov 04 2021 12:51 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Good gap-to-gap hitter, and so gets a lot of extra-base hits even when the ball isn't flying out. Strikes out a lotta lot too though. Would bring two wives to the Wifey Watch thread. Has a strange reputation of homering during somber on-air moments.

bmfc1 Nov 04 2021 03:49 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

If not for the QO, definitely but not with the loss of a draft pick when they are trying to replenish the minors as there's a drive into deep left field by Castellanos and that'll be a home run.

Edgy MD Nov 04 2021 03:55 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

Well, in a sense, I guess, you get that draft pick back if you let Michael Conforto walk.

bmfc1 Nov 04 2021 03:59 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

That's true but I think that they want to add top players to the system and if they sign Castellanos they lose pick 14. It's why Starling Marte and Kris Bryant make more sense as they wouldn't cost the Mets a draft pick (because they were traded during the last year of their contract).

Lefty Specialist Nov 04 2021 06:47 PM Re: Nicholas Castellanos might make a good topic for people to discuss

GABP surely inflated his numbers, and the draft pick attached doesn't make it any better. And his defense certainly hasn't improved in the last 3 years. So.....pass. As noted, there are better options.