tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617281302009962070.post2267029294125419247..comments2009-12-05T12:29:19.490-08:00Comments on Scribbling The Majors: Cubs Shouldn't Trade Castro for GrandersonSatchel Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01982335009726444038noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617281302009962070.post-41597568345705318172009-11-17T09:02:26.811-08:002009-11-17T09:02:26.811-08:00I went back and looked at Castro's stats again...I went back and looked at Castro's stats again, he was a little better with the bat than I remembered. With the thought of pushing Theriot off SS and to 2b I think you may be right, the Cubs probably shouldn't trade him. Or if they did they shouldn't have to include much more to get a player like Granderson. I do like Granderson and even though he can't hit lefties he has shown the ability in the past (2008) to at least be playable. The Cubs did hire one of the best hitting coaches in the majors after all. <br /><br />Point taken though. I'd still like the Cubs to look in on Granderson but I believe they should do it without sacrificing Castro.pageianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907005414713464211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617281302009962070.post-46640409906763291382009-11-17T07:42:05.843-08:002009-11-17T07:42:05.843-08:00From what I've read, Castro doesn't have T...From what I've read, Castro doesn't have THAT far to go.<br /><br />He showed a good approach at the plate, posting 10 walks and 12 strikeouts in 31 games in AA, after showing good bat control in High A ball. He has developing power, and most scouts believe that he should be able to hit for average power once his body fills out, adding to the ability to hit for average, walk some, and steal lots of bases.<br /><br />But the big thing with Castro is defense. Already regarded as an above-average defensive shortstop, he could have an impact very by 2011 given his glove, and the Cubs will likely consider the defensive improvement from bringing him up to move Theriot over to second base.<br /><br />Granderson just isn't the kind of player that the Cubs should deal a potential cornerstone shortstop for, given that he's underpaid but not necessarily cheap and he doesn't belong in the lineup against left-handers, ever. <br /><br />Vitters is a different story, because he's essentially not a prospect if he doesn't take big strides with his plate discipline and pitch recognition. He's still young and raw, so the upside is still there, but he has a lot of development left and it's tougher to get value of the guy if his bat doesn't move forward.<br /><br />I still think that the Cubs could get a deal done without Castro or Andrew Cashner, if they're willing to include Vitters, Hak-Ju Lee, Chris Carpenter and Jake Fox in an offer.<br /><br />That would still leave the Cubs with a solid Top 3 of Castro, Cashner and Brett Jackson, who hopefully isn't Tyler Colvin 2.0.Satchel Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982335009726444038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617281302009962070.post-53824822171685314102009-11-16T12:58:45.437-08:002009-11-16T12:58:45.437-08:00scribble - Agreed. I for one am a little more rea...scribble - Agreed. I for one am a little more ready to trade Castro but I do understand and agree with your stance that they should try to keep him. That said, Castro still has a way to go and we don't know if he'll actually get there. Here's hoping he does but if he is the difference between getting Granderson or not, depending on what else is included, I would probably do it. I do think Vitters is the one to move and I think there are enough other quality prospects, pitching and otherwise that the Tigers would find interesting. I believe that if Jim Hendry is properly motivated and if ownership is willing to take on salary, perhaps including a higher payroll than they planed for '10 then there's definitely a deal to be made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com