Rusney Castillo

[Thundercats]

First reports connecting the Tigers to the Cuban star.

"According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, the Tigers could make a serious run at signing Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo.
The Tigers have shown interest in Cuban outfielders before, most notably Yoenis Cespedes, and have a gaping hole in center field with Austin Jackson shipped off to Seattle. The Tigers are just one of many clubs with serious interest in the 27-year-old though, and his potential price tag appears to be getting larger by the day. Aug 9 - 11:48 AM"

We need to strike fast on this. We need offensive help, and very very quickly. Miguel looks checked out, Victor is slowing, JD has been below average the past 3 weeks. Jackson was our only hot bat, and he was shipped off.. need to replace him. Castillo is our best, and possibly only option.

 

[motownwebguy]

Not as gifted (overall) as Cespedes. But he will cost more, due to ownerships wanting to extend his control, after seeing Cespedes about to dive-in to free agency already.
C'mon Mr. Ilitch! What's another 6Y/49M?........ just do it.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDyUnNg9qdI
Rusney Castillo on youtube.

 

[jdeb]

I can see him playing SS as well. He seems to have some opposite field power as well.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I watched a YouTube on him, not sure if it's the same one posted above but from what I saw he was a speed singles guy. I didn't see any power at all.

 

[jdeb]

The video I seen has him hitting to right field with pop

 

[Mitchrapp]

Definitely different than what I saw. Even saw him bunt..And nothing was hit to RF.

 

[jdeb]

It was a long video. Maybe it was showing his defense. I wonder if he can pitch out of the bullpen

 

[stonecold2136]

I doubt we get him but crazier things have happened

 

[sggatecl]

I doubt we get him but crazier things have happened

Like trading away Doug Fister, Austin Jackson, and Drew Smyly for David Price and Robbie Ray?

 

[stonecold2136]

Also Miggy Cabrera and Willis for a minivan full of pitchers with Cameran Maybin.

 

[kalinecountry]

Castillo is represented by Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports, the same agency that negotiated a 10-year, $240 million contract for free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano, who left the Yankees to sign with the Mariners.

 

[Rebbiv]

Personally, I want nothing to do with him.

 

[Rebbiv]

http://obstructedview.net/commentar...castillo-stats-scouting-report-and-video.html

 

[kalinecountry]

Found this one after Rebbiv's.
http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/8/...gent-faq-cuba-yankees-red-sox-tigers-phillies
Rusney Castillo questions answered.
from bybtb

 

[spockmaster]

Personally, I want nothing to do with him.

Why not? Might be worth it, especially given our OF needs, shitty FA pool this offseason and general lack of trade chips left.

 

[Rebbiv]

Why not? Might be worth it, especially given our OF needs, shitty FA pool this offseason and general lack of trade chips left.

$50 Mil for a possible ceiling of a 4th OFer isn't what I call getting good value.

He is speedy and might hit for average. He doesn't have great power. He doesn't walk much. He has questionable defense and most aren't sure where he might best play (CF, RF or 2B). He tends to be aggressive at the plate.

Come to think of it, he seems to be like all the other recent Tiger acquisitions. Let's go for it. It is only money.

 

[spockmaster]

Fair point.

 

[Mitchrapp]

And he's going to be 28..

 

[lonesometiger]

$50 Mil for a possible ceiling of a 4th OFer isn't what I call getting good value.

He is speedy and might hit for average. He doesn't have great power. He doesn't walk much. He has questionable defense and most aren't sure where he might best play (CF, RF or 2B). He tends to be aggressive at the plate.

Come to think of it, he seems to be like all the other recent Tiger acquisitions. Let's go for it. It is only money.

And lets face it how many got there own Two threads all ready? Come to think of it the only player that has all of the above was HOF Cringe! Question is, can he check swing and/or complain enough?