Sleepy Harold Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleAleSox Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Capra, I assume, is taking Amaya's spot. Wonder who Castro is taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 He's a 6'7" RHRP, primarily sinker/slider, tops out around 97. Hard changeup at 89-90. Good results in the hitter friendly PCL. 20 Ks to 8 BB, 5/6 on saves this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 The return is the most important part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) Getz absolutely loves acquiring old relievers. Yawn… 30 years old, great stuff, but can’t hit the broad side of a barn with it… Sounds familiar. Edited May 15 by WhiteSox2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Cash considerations. Castro had a June 3rd opt out and Houston didn't plan on adding him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Jerry is not pleased… “White Sox acquired RHP Miguel Castro from the Astros for cash considerations. The 30-year-old right-hander had an opt-out clause coming up in his minor league deal, so the Astros decided to flip him someplace where he’ll get an opportunity. He’s expected to join the White Sox’ bullpen on Friday.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Cash considerations three times this year? Going out. We're so back boys. We're going to own every .1 WAR 30 year old reliever in MLB. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 19 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Cash considerations three times this year? Going out. We're so back boys. We're going to own every .1 WAR 30 year old reliever in MLB. Jerry is not thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Getz absolutely loves acquiring old relievers. Yawn… 30 years old, great stuff, but can’t hit the broad side of a barn with it… Sounds familiar. Miguel Cleto II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) JR, "Getz you're killing me with these cash deals." Besides being tall, it looks like Castro has serious control issues. It is hard to watch a bullpen guy come in and start walking people. Edited May 16 by Falstaff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Get sure does like relievers who can't throw strikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Castro has had some pretty big fluctuations in his K rate over the course of his career. Not sure what has driven that. Some shifts in his velo too (95.5ish early, then up to 98ish average, dropping down to 94.5 last year. He's around 95.5 in AAA in 2025). The slider is his best pitch despite the big velo and run on the sinker. Changeup heavy approach to lefties and it has generally performed okay to good. Sinker has been the trouble spot for him but is probably a pitch he needs to grab strikes. Last season he started mixing in four seamers and they got crushed; he hasn't thrown any in AAA this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 The guy has been serviceable, aside from 13 innings last season. And he's pitched well in AAA this year. Relievers are an area where I don't mind seeing vets who could hopefully eat some innings and take some pressure off the starters. We obviously want to see the younger guys of the future as starters and position players, and if this guy can eat some innings and help stabilize the bullpen, that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Sounds like they actually sent international bonus pool $, which is way worse than JR's cash imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 16 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Sounds like they actually sent international bonus pool $, which is way worse than JR's cash imo. From the current pool I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 "The White Sox are rebuilding and don’t have a strong relief group. Collectively, their bullpen has a 4.42 ERA, putting them in the bottom third of major league teams. Given that they are 14-30 and at the bottom of the American League standings, they presumably plan to install Castro into the bullpen and see if he can pitch his way into being a midseason trade candidate. Assuming they plan to call him up before his opt-out, they will need to open a 40-man spot for him." mlbtraderumors.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 9 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: From the current pool I assume? Not clear but I would assume so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozzie for Manager Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Wild card here we come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: Not clear but I would assume so. The more things change... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Moooton Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 The ads on this site are insane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 14 minutes ago, Lyle Moooton said: The ads on this site are insane If you're talking about their content, that's based on your browsing history, which is why I get mostly MiLB teams (especially the Cannon Ballers' sick new hats). If you're talking about the amount, yeah, ads suck but that's what keeps a Soxtalk free space to discuss our team and other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Moooton Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 8 minutes ago, Quin said: If you're talking about their content, that's based on your browsing history, which is why I get mostly MiLB teams (especially the Cannon Ballers' sick new hats). If you're talking about the amount, yeah, ads suck but that's what keeps a Soxtalk free space to discuss our team and other things. It’s the amount. I just had to reload the page because it was a full page ad that wouldn’t go away. I get the need for ad money, but come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: The more things change... I see the org hasn't learned a damned thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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