Orioles Officially sign Catcher Welington Castillo

[Redskins Rick]

2 minutes ago, Moondoggie said:

I'm not sure it's a downgrade, really. Not much of one anyway. Wieters isn't the player he once was. But the fact is that, at least at this point, Wieters is almost certainly looking for a longer term deal (whether he gets that, we'll see). I think it's dangerous to sign a catcher in his 30s who has had Tommy John surgery to a multi-year deal. And, assuming Castillo picks up his option for 2018, you're getting two years of him from millions less than what Wieters cost you last year.

He is cheaper.

In his 30s, Isn't he just 30?

I am not sure, there is really that much a of  occurrence of Tommy John in catchers. but thats just my own thoughts.

[Redskins Rick]

1 minute ago, dan-O said:

Yeah not so much, seemingly. He was smart to accept the QO though. And we will see what he gets this offseason.

That was most likely Matt's decision and not Scott Boras decision.

[Tony-OH]

9 minutes ago, webbrick2010 said:

I guess I'm a DD basher... and I approve this deal

Yes, you would fit the description. lol

[sportsfan8703]

2 minutes ago, webbrick2010 said:

Sorry to see Matt go, hope he get the multi year deal he's looking for

That'll probably be Atlanta.  Other than Jones you can pretty much close the book on our last "core" of hitters in Baltimore.  Roberts, Markakis and MW.  I guess Reimold could still come back.  

[bobmc]

1 hour ago, nevadaO said:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/orioles-to-sign-welington-castillo.html

 

 

 

All's well that ends Wel!  

[sportsfan8703]

6 minutes ago, dan-O said:

Yeah not so much, seemingly. He was smart to accept the QO though. And we will see what he gets this offseason.

And I just learned how to spell wIEters right.  Now we're all going to have to realize how to spell weLington.  

Can we at least change the title of the thread to spell his name right.  haha

[Tony-OH]

2 minutes ago, weams said:

I won't miss the 0-2 calls from behind the plate. 

The day Wieters called for those first pitch fastballs by Matusz to Raul Ibanez was the last day i could take him serious as game caller. It was also the day I started to count down to this day. Nothing against the guy personally, but I think the Orioles are better pitching staff when he's not behind the plate.

[PaulFolk]

Just now, sportsfan8703 said:

And I just learned how to spell wIEters right.  Now we're all going to have to realize how to spell CastiLo.  

You've failed the first test! 

[ArtVanDelay]

Good signing. Didn't want Wieters back for 3/39 or whatever it was going to take. 

EE would be a nice addition. He's the only guy left I'd give up a pick for. What's payroll at now?

[Rene88]

11 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

The day Wieters called for those first pitch fastballs by Matusz to Raul Ibanez was the last day i could take him serious as game caller. It was also the day I started to count down to this day. Nothing against the guy personally, but I think the Orioles are better pitching staff when he's not behind the plate.

But he's 6th best in Catcher ERA and why that stat has a lot of problems, one thing we can agree on, our staff kinda sucks so that's a pretty impressive number honestly.

 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/stats/fielding/_/position/c/sort/catcherERA/order/false

[oriole]

I'm sad to see Wieters go. We grew up in Goose Creek together. We may have even watched a Charleston Riverdogs game together with Dave Trembley managing. Who knows? I didn't know him. I like to think we played little league together...him and Justin Smoak were probably both inspired that year I hit 20 batters in one game.

[twinedenter]

30 minutes ago, Redskins Rick said:

Unfortunately, you wont see any DD basher give him, his credit due. They only like to beat him up.

 

I will give him credit. One of things not mentioned here so far in my reading is that Castillo MASHES lefties. Something this team is sorely lacking.

I like the deal. It is a small upgrade IMO, but the money and terms are right. Dan did well.

[sportsfan8703]

One can dream lineup;

1. Jones CF R

2. Kim LF L

3. Machado 3B R

4. Encarnacion  1B R

5. Davis RF L

6. Schoop 2B R

7. Pedro Alvarez DH L

8. Castillo C R

9. Hardy SS R

Bench: Flaherty, Joseph, Rickard, Mancini

Homers and Strikeouts.  That's how you break the HR record.  

 

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Rene88 said:

But he's 6th best in Catcher ERA and why that stat has a lot of problems, one thing we can agree on, our staff kinda sucks so that's a pretty impressive number honestly.

I've looked up the stats in the past and for the most part the stats don't bear out my concerns, but it doesn't stop me from that felling when he's behind the plate that he's going to call a stupid pitch in a critical situation. Of course I also know major league scouts who don't think he's a good game caller.

[twinedenter]

25 minutes ago, Redskins Rick said:

Maybe.

But, DD also likes having wiggle room to make deal in mid season, too.

None of us, really know what the payroll ceiling is.

You did see the names that playoff teams acquired at the break last year right? We got Parra/Miley, the last 2 seasons.