I'm not really sure what it signifies but it's a good signing. Led AL in throwing out runners last year and dramatically improved his framing ability and he's a good defender too. Hit 20 homers in 365 plate appearances as well. 113 wRC+, .344 wOBA, .208 ISO. Nice signing.

 

One thing it seems to signify is they don't anticipate Collins forcing his way into the team anytime soon.

One big positive is that it allows us time to not rush Collins and Zavala.

 

That's my take away as well. My offseason plan had us signing a veteran catcher for the benefit of the pitchers, while giving Collins more time to develop. I don't know if I trust Beef's suddenly respectable pitch framing, but his ability to erase baserunners will help our young pitchers as well.

I still see moves like this as potential mid season flips for more prospects. We arent out of that phase quite yet. If he has a first half as good as he did last year he will be a nice trade chip.

Always been a fan. Great compliment to Narvaez. Don't think people realize how good Castillo was last year

i really do like this move. solid offensive catcher who's capable defensively. reasonable contracts for a definitive improvement. could be a good trade asset moving forward too. good buy in my book

2 years/$15 million, $8 million club option in year 3

 

 

@JeffPassan

 

Sources: Welington Castillo's deal with the White Sox is for $15 million guaranteed. It's a two-year deal with a club option for $8 million in the third year. @Ken_Rosenthal had the deal done first.

I read somewhere on twitter he's basically best friends with Manny Machado. Doubt it is true but maybe Castillo can help for a big push for him next offseason. It's a bit out there for sure but it can't hurt to speculate.

#AllIn

2 years/$15 million, $8 million club option in year 3

 

 

@JeffPassan

 

Sources: Welington Castillo's deal with the White Sox is for $15 million guaranteed. It's a two-year deal with a club option for $8 million in the third year. @Ken_Rosenthal had the deal done first.

 

this deal just got better.

Essentially a 3 year deal, hopefully an underrated signing that contributes when we compete

2 years/$15 million, $8 million club option in year 3

 

 

@JeffPassan

 

Sources: Welington Castillo's deal with the White Sox is for $15 million guaranteed. It's a two-year deal with a club option for $8 million in the third year. @Ken_Rosenthal had the deal done first.

 

Not awful, especially since the team has a zero payroll

I read somewhere on twitter he's basically best friends with Manny Machado. Doubt it is true but maybe Castillo can help for a big push for him next offseason. It's a bit out there for sure but it can't hurt to speculate.

 

Recruitment continues

Solid pickup while Collins and Zavala keep progressing.

 

When they’re ready, trading Castillo at some point in 19 will probably happen if things go right.

Patrick Nolan‏ @SSS_pnoles 41m41 minutes ago Welington Castillo's framing numbers dramatically improved in 2017. The #WhiteSox, with a young pitching staff, are making a big bet that it'll continue. Castillo framing runs by year:

2014: -14.2

2015: -10.1

2016: -9.4

2017: +3.7

 

Castillo is also good at blocking and throwing.

I read somewhere on twitter he's basically best friends with Manny Machado. Doubt it is true but maybe Castillo can help for a big push for him next offseason. It's a bit out there for sure but it can't hurt to speculate.

 

I saw someone posted that too but it looked more hopeful than actual fact.

 

Here's one I saw:

 

https://twitter.com/zinker_22/status/936663921414627328

Edited December 1, 20178 yr by soxfan2014

I like this move. Less than I’d thought he’d get.

Wow. This is a really nice surprise. Better than I expected the Sox to do at catcher.

This is outstanding. I was wanting to see if we could get him when the offseason began

I saw someone posted that too but it looked more hopeful than actual fact.

 

Here's one I saw:

 

https://twitter.com/zinker_22/status/936663921414627328

 

I can't find the other one i saw but yes I also saw this one. Let us Sox fans dream!

One thing it seems to signify is they don't anticipate Collins forcing his way into the team anytime soon.

 

I don't think it means that at all. Teams need two catchers. Castillo would not be blocking Collins, they could easily both be on team together.

Great move, hopefully his improved framing holds up. Also just checked out his xStats and they say he actually underperformed offensively (.344 OBA vs. .354 xOBA).

I continue to be surprised how affordable FA catchers are.

I continue to be surprised how affordable FA catchers are.

 

Nats should have been all over this I feel.

I don't think it means that at all. Teams need two catchers. Castillo would not be blocking Flowers, they could easily both be on team together.

... yikes

Yikes. They do look kinda similar.