newsday.com - 8/25/2008
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After balking at a Saturday return, Luis Castillo could
be activated as early as today, with the expectation he would start against Astros righthander Brian Moehler. Manager Jerry Manuel said last week that he expected to use Castillo as his everyday second baseman, but he modified that yesterday by saying he is more likely to be used in a platoon with Damion Easley.
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Amazin' Avenue —
At MetsGeek, Alex Nelson looks at some of the Mets' recent draftees who are playing in the low minors right now.
After delaying his own return by a couple of days, Luis Castillo is expected to be activated from the disabled list in time for tonight's game against the Astros.
John Maine is in pain and may be shut down for the season. Brian Stokes, much?
The inimitable John Sickels takes a look at Daniel Murphy in a column he calls "Where Did This Guy Come From?". Here's John's conclusion:
So is Murphy a fluke? Yes and no. He won't hit .350 in a full season, and I don't think he will be a big-time classic ...
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