Luis Castillo on the Trade Block | Foul Territory

[@diggitydog412]

The fact that they have to weaken their rotation to strengthen their lineup is pathetic. The team CAN afford to keep Castillo AND sign a bat or two. But they have a pathetic ownership group.

[@drzalejandro7]

With that being said, Boston has what they need.

[@chadfisher611]

@@drzalejandro7Casas? Maybe. Big roll of the dice when you know Castillo is going to post a sub-4.00 era every year and eat a ton of innings. This has way more to do with the M’s ownership not spending in a clear window of opportunity. The real answer is keep Castillo and sign Christian Walker. If Boston wants Emerson Hancock for Casas, fine.

[@stevenshore5126]

Boston would want one of the young starters for Casas. You do not give up a potential 40 HR bat for a 31yp pitcher under .500 at $23 million/year

[@Noname33336]

@@stevenshore5126dont underestimate the stupidity of the current Sox front office. That being said the Sox are looking for a diamond worth a bag of peanuts so it probably won’t happen

[@ScottyBraun-FoulTerritory]

FACTS

[@Lyrici17]

As a Mariners fan, this franchise is so unserious and embarrassing... If they trade Luis Castillo, I will be super annoyed/upset.

[@mr.t1941]

ALL they need at 3b and 2b is a player that can hit and contribute some production. LIke: .260+/12-15hr/65rbi's. Decent bb/k and oba .325+. Keep Castillo, protect the SP stable of studs.

[@GRUMPY656799]

yea,, 47 yrs of failure.. and all they need is a 3b and a 2b.. lmao..ok keep dreaming

[@benjames4502]

​@@GRUMPY656799hey, the Pohlad's are selling the Twins. Sometimes, just sometimes, dreams do come true after 34 years of failures.

[@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg]

Always appreciate how these guys take the Mariners seriously and give them equal coverage despite their lack of success; thanks guys

[@chadfisher611]

I’m just not convinced dealing Castillo improves the Ms if they’re not willing to spend. Who is replacing him in the rotation? Emerson Hancock is not that guy, and just a decent #3/#4 costs money. So if you go out and get a bat and a #5 with Castillo, your offense improves a little and your pitching worsens. What’s the point? This is what is so frustrating about Ms ownership. The real answer is going out and getting Christian Walker. They have 2 or 3 more years of all this young pitching being cheap and controllable…Astros are looking vulnerable…go for it. Get this rotation on the playoffs and it’s a pretty scary team to face.

[@ScottyBraun-FoulTerritory]

tbh tough to hit a topic like this. Mariners are so f'ing frustrating to follow. Brilliant built SP and they're just shitting on this prime window

[@stevenlindberg8347]

Yeah i just can't with this team anymore lived in the seattle area all my life but they are turning people away from enjoying baseball I will give another team my attention this year and see how that works out.

[@YoAsianLike]

I really want the Mets to get castillo

[@YoAsianLike]

I think we give Paul Blackburn and Jesus Baez I don’t know

[@bobsmith6370]

@@YoAsianLike I think you should stop commenting about baseball if you think that lands the Mets Castillo.

[@YoAsianLike]

@@bobsmith6370 calm down man

[@benjames4502]

I wouldn't be surprised if Castillo is traded and brings in a major Bat, i bet the mariners next target would be Arenado as he only has three years left on his contract and Seattle does have the prospects to get the Cardinals to eat some of his salary.

[@gabrielv.2647]

You don't need to give up Castillo to get arenado, at the respective positions arenado is older and on the decline, Castillo is younger and when right one of the best pitchers in the game. I give up either woo or Gilbert and maybe a top prospect for arenado. But that's just me.

[@Passionately44]

@@gabrielv.2647 No to Gilbert or Woo. That is ridiculous. Both those guys are way too good.

[@benjames4502]

​@@gabrielv.2647I promoted two different trades here, so what are you talking about. Castillo would be the first domino, salary relief and young power bat. The Mariners would target Arenado after that, as the cardinals want young controllable players. Gilbert or woo for Arenado, no team would do that in baseball.

[@bobsmith6370]

@@benjames4502 "The Mariners have the prospects to get STL to eat some of his money." LOL... the guy is 34 years old making an avg of $18 million over the next 3 years and just saw a massive dip in his hitting peripherals. The Cardinals would have to give him away for free. If they want to move him, they're eating half the contract and taking on like 2x no. 20-30 prospects from an org.

[@gabrielv.2647]

Again?! Wth ehy would you trade him? On top of Gilbert being a free agent and potentially gone? Trade woo or gilbert maybe miller keep castillo and kirby! Hell of a one-two punch at the top! God wth are the mariners doing!

[@scotalexander9568]

Logan Gilbert is Arbitration eligible through 2027 and thus isn't a Free-agent until 2028.

[@enjoylife7030]

Funny how Sasaki is "in play" for the Mariners but they won't commit to signing a free agent bat and they are still out there and available.

[@KeithSitty]

Roki Sasaki would change things a bit, but I don't even think the low end of the budget projections for this team are where ownership set it. The IF is a mess and they are gonna sell us that the trade for Randy at the deadline was a move for this season and they are confident in the lineup.

[@mikem3789]

The Padres got rid of Snell and Soto, and got better.

[@UNIT557]

Any gm that would trade Castillo for Bohm straight up needs to be fired immediately

[@bronsonbamnallen1633]

I am with AJ. Castillo demands more than 1 young bat. If Dipshito moves him for just 1…well, I guess thats would be par for the course. We would all be pissed, embarrassed, and disappointed all over again.

[@AdaptedBuilds]

I do not understand the valuations of Castillo. He is a stone cold killer in the playoffs. If you look back at his playoff performances he is almost untouchable. The closest comp I can think of was peak MadBaum. I would hate to see him go as the mariners have no one else that has proven they can elevate themselves in that environment but I cannot imagine why any contender wouldn’t want to pony up for a post season killer.

[@seizethecarp_]

Don't trade Castillo unless they fleece a team. If not, turn all attention to a team like Tampa for Lowe or/and Diaz where they don't need to trade Castillo.

[@acgonzales7]

I wouldn't underestimate Seattle's desire to dump his salary if they can get something cheap in return. Then they can use the savings to add a legit bat like Walker or Alonso.

[@MrChinofig]

As A Mariners fan, We can trade Castillo, and sign for Christian Walker. Hold onto whatever money and the Offense need to improve the batts. Or get rid of the two mitches and get Christian Walker if not wanting to give up an arm.

[@mikem3789]

Sasaki won’t be a Mariner. Dodgers or Padres….bet on it.

[@ScottyBraun-FoulTerritory]

agreed

[@NaoShouaFamily]

Castillo for Jackson Holliday and draft Ethan holiday with 3rd draft pick.. 3rd,2nd,ss cover for a long time

[@channelname575]

Castillo for Bohm straight up? Have you seen what lower grade pitchers are getting on the market? Why the disrespect for Castillo? I don't get it.

[@noahevers9418]

Castillo to the Red Sox for Casas and Yoshida?

[@UESide]

How does AJ still have this job

[@mikem3789]

Who’s that knocking at the door? Oh, it’s the Dodgers again.

[@ShahrooziFashion]

These guys always hate on the Mets… how is Roki not top 3 for them? Just like they thought Soto wasn’t going to Mets. And they don’t even mention the Mets are targeting Castillo

[@Jarph0821]

Bohm? Yeah right lol. Dude is average bat at best and expensive Castillo at $25M IS A STEAL.

[@jordanmacauley9422]

1 proven and 1or 2 prospects for Castillo

[@plastic_ben]

I had brother man last year in fantasy he’s a park factor pitcher.

[@Gianluis01]

The Redsox #1 haters 😊😢😅😅😅

[@guy38800]

AJ with consistently baffling takes. Castillo was not great last year and significantly worse in other parks. Casas or Mayo straight up with the other team taking on his contract def gets it done.

[@Gemz0001]

Baty and McNeil/ Marte....

[@jeffnak5598]

We want proven bats, not unproven or has beens.😂😂😂

[@Ricanson21]

Y'all think Yanks can get him for any good prospects minus Spencer Jones and Dominguez?

[@nicolasbaker9601]

He's already refused to go to the Yankees because he will not cut his locks

[@brandondavenport6147]

I guess foul territory fire Adam Jones

[@GRUMPY656799]

47 yrs of failure.. nothing is going to change..fans are just lemmings

[@Charlie20112]

Brett Baty and ryan clifford? Meys need an ace