A new 2b option?

Wildboys · 10-26-2007, 10:43 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3081529

The Giles brothers reunion with their hometown San Diego Padres lasted only one season.

Second baseman Marcus Giles, the younger brother of right fielder Brian Giles, was put on waivers Friday. The Padres owe Marcus a $500,000 buyout of his $4 million option.

Not saying he'd be better than castillo, but at one point, this guy was a big pain in our balls. He'd be perfect in the 2 spot, if, and only if, he regained his form from a few years ago, which, dare I say, I believe was related to a certain injectable or rub on substance.

He's only 29, and given the right situation, could maybe find some of that old spark. If nothing else, if castillo ends up getting stupid with contract demands, and the mets pass on him, i'd invite marcus to compete with gotay for the starting 2b job.

Wright 5 · 10-26-2007, 11:43 PM

No thanks - he has roids written all over him.

Rey-YES · 10-26-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildboys

if castillo ends up getting stupid with contract demands

Castillo has never made more than 6 mil per, and has said he really wants to stay here. I'd be surprised if he over-reaches.

mets84 · 10-27-2007, 12:17 AM

How about "no"? Does "no" work for you?

esternberg · 10-27-2007, 12:49 AM

no thanks

Dokes · 10-27-2007, 01:02 AM

No thank you. It's either Hudson or Castillo

Bay Ridge Dave · 10-27-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dokes

No thank you. It's either Hudson or Castillo

Hudson is arbi eligible this winter. Don't see how the Snakes wouldn't offer it to him, unless they think Augie Ojeda or the young hotshot prospect Callaspo can replace him...

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...rt=MLb&id=3415

I agree with Omar if he is taking a holding pattern with Castillo. I don't think teams will be kicking down his door, so why Omar bid against himself here?

IMO, Hudson is the better long term choice at 2B. Should the D'Back not offer arbi, Omar should jump on this...

Oh, and no to Giles.

Dokes · 10-27-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Ridge Dave

Hudson is arbi eligible this winter. Don't see how the Snakes wouldn't offer it to him, unless they think Augie Ojeda or the young hotshot prospect Callaspo can replace him...

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...rt=MLb&id=3415

I agree with Omar if he is taking a holding pattern with Castillo. I don't think teams will be kicking down his door, so why Omar bid against himself here?

IMO, Hudson is the better long term choice at 2B. Should the D'Back not offer arbi, Omar should jump on this...

Oh, and no to Giles.

I don't think he's going anywhere either, but I think Omar will explore the option before coming back to Castillo.

Led, the Revenge · 10-27-2007, 06:55 AM

ST invite!

15 Day DL Alou · 10-27-2007, 08:10 AM

pass on O-dog and Not Much but a Dog

Bay Ridge Dave · 10-27-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Led, the Revenge

ST invite!

"can't hurt.."

I always love it when people attach this to a ST invite...

RainMan · 10-27-2007, 12:01 PM

Pass.

Rey-YES · 10-27-2007, 12:46 PM

If Castillo is back, I'd rather have Gotay/Easley as back-ups. If he's not, then Omar will probably look to trading for someone better than Giles.

Last year, I wanted Omar to sign him. Now I'm glad he didn't.

ultramet · 10-27-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rey-YES

If Castillo is back, I'd rather have Gotay/Easley as back-ups. If he's not, then Omar will probably look to trading for someone better than Giles.

Last year, I wanted Omar to sign him. Now I'm glad he didn't.

Absolutely. Ever since the use of these compounds has been under increased scrutiny by MLB, Marcus Giles' career has faded. Inviting him would be like a team inviting Brett Boone to ST. What team would ever do that??....Wait a minute...Ummm...Oh well, I guess we'll be seeing Marcus in Port St. Lucie after all.

Rey-YES · 10-27-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ultramet

Absolutely. Ever since the use of these compounds has been under increased scrutiny by MLB, Marcus Giles' career has faded. Inviting him would be like a team inviting Brett Boone to ST. What team would ever do that??....Wait a minute...Ummm...Oh well, I guess we'll be seeing Marcus in Port St. Lucie after all.

I wasn't basing my opinion on his possible steroid use. I was basing it on his production drop-off for 4 consecutive seasons (the same reason I was opposed to giving Zito the big contract, though Zito's drop-off wasn't nearly as drastic).

10-26-2007, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wildboys Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 406	A new 2b option? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3081529 The Giles brothers reunion with their hometown San Diego Padres lasted only one season. Second baseman Marcus Giles, the younger brother of right fielder Brian Giles, was put on waivers Friday. The Padres owe Marcus a $500,000 buyout of his $4 million option. Not saying he'd be better than castillo, but at one point, this guy was a big pain in our balls. He'd be perfect in the 2 spot, if, and only if, he regained his form from a few years ago, which, dare I say, I believe was related to a certain injectable or rub on substance. He's only 29, and given the right situation, could maybe find some of that old spark. If nothing else, if castillo ends up getting stupid with contract demands, and the mets pass on him, i'd invite marcus to compete with gotay for the starting 2b job. __________________ __________________________________ Yankees Suck! D-Dubs for President!

10-27-2007, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
RainMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern, CT Posts: 276	Pass. __________________ "But why is the rum gone???"

10-27-2007, 12:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rey-YES Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,053	If Castillo is back, I'd rather have Gotay/Easley as back-ups. If he's not, then Omar will probably look to trading for someone better than Giles. Last year, I wanted Omar to sign him. Now I'm glad he didn't. __________________ TPFKABM

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10-27-2007, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
mets84 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Down by 11 in the 9th inning Posts: 9,859	How about "no"? Does "no" work for you?

10-27-2007, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
esternberg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nanuet, NY Posts: 125	no thanks

10-27-2007, 01:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dokes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 304	No thank you. It's either Hudson or Castillo

10-27-2007, 08:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
15 Day DL Alou Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 2016 Posts: 6,026	pass on O-dog and Not Much but a Dog

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