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Castellanos is due $20mm this year. In the last two seasons, he's produced a cumulative fWAR of -0.4 (yes, that's a minus 0.4). Even at a reduced rate (you never say how much salary the Phillies would/should have to cover), why would you want to pay for that AND throw in a prospect when the Cardinals clearly are in rebuild mode?Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:33 am https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/ni ... 897b&ei=15 Maybe the Phillies will send some cash with Castellanos in exchange for a prospect. It might be the one year fix in the outfield the Cardinals need until Baez is ready for the MLB.
Casteilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
He's at best a replacement-level player at this point in his career, with a $20mm salary. What, exactly, does he "fix"?Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:54 amCastilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
A one year fix for what? That’s the point. He is in the way. It’s a youth revival. The next saturation of players- next off season, will be outfield heavy. Just like now with our pitching and infield.Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:54 amCastilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
So, right now, how's your idea of a starting MLB outfield for the Cardinals looking for '26? Any serious power potential? Even with the rebuild in mind, most Cardinals fans would like to support a competitive team in '26. IMO.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:58 amA one year fix for what? That’s the point. He is in the way. It’s a youth revival. The next saturation of players- next off season, will be outfield heavy. Just like now with our pitching and infield.Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:54 amCastilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
We ain’t competing.
I don’t think he is the right guy however I would support a ST contract for veteran outfielder but at this point not sure there is such an option. Cardinals should have moved earlier.Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:33 am https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/ni ... 897b&ei=15 Maybe the Phillies would send some cash with Castellanos in exchange for a mid level prospect. It might be the one year fix in the outfield the Cardinals need until Baez is ready for the MLB.
Seems like an opportunity to get a bargain deal. And Marmol is supposed to be good with handling players. I would prefer both Walker and Baez to be ready to produce some power at the MLB level in 26. Is that happening?earp wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:03 am Castellanos was removed late in a game for defensive purposes. His reaction was described as inappropriate, angry, and disrespectful,
He made an “inappropriate comment” toward manager Rob Thomson after being lifted from the game.
This led to him being benched the next day.
Players and coaches were reportedly disgusted by how he handled it.
Just what we need here
Teach the young ones
I’m good with Scott, I’m good with Walker. I feel both will hit better, and Walker with some power. As for left. Many options, to include a one year to a mentor like player is the last option I’d think. .Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:00 amSo, right now, how's your idea of a starting MLB outfield for the Cardinals looking for '26? Any serious power potential? Even with the rebuild in mind, most Cardinals fans would like to support a competitive team in '26. IMO.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:58 amA one year fix for what? That’s the point. He is in the way. It’s a youth revival. The next saturation of players- next off season, will be outfield heavy. Just like now with our pitching and infield.Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:54 amCastilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
We ain’t competing.
Apparently, there aren't a lot of options available.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:11 amI’m good with Scott, I’m good with Walker. I feel both will hit better, and Walker with some power. As for left. Many options, to include a one year to a mentor like player is the last option I’d think. .Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:00 amSo, right now, how's your idea of a starting MLB outfield for the Cardinals looking for '26? Any serious power potential? Even with the rebuild in mind, most Cardinals fans would like to support a competitive team in '26. IMO.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:58 amA one year fix for what? That’s the point. He is in the way. It’s a youth revival. The next saturation of players- next off season, will be outfield heavy. Just like now with our pitching and infield.Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:54 amCastilanos would be a one year fix for an outfield that needs help.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 09:41 am No. I don’t think it’s realistic. You need to think younger and cost controlled.
Next. We are attempting to solve the outfield mess. With youth. Takes time. More than an off-season.
That’s the trick. Waiting
We ain’t competing.
Not this one.
A "bargain deal"? Out of curiosity, what do you estimate the market price is (or should be) for minus-0.6 wins?Shady wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:07 amSeems like an opportunity to get a bargain deal. And Marmol is supposed to be good with handling players.earp wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026 10:03 am Castellanos was removed late in a game for defensive purposes. His reaction was described as inappropriate, angry, and disrespectful,
He made an “inappropriate comment” toward manager Rob Thomson after being lifted from the game.
This led to him being benched the next day.
Players and coaches were reportedly disgusted by how he handled it.
Just what we need here
Teach the young ones