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mets.lohudblogs.com - 8/23/2008
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Luis Castillo will not be activated today. He spoke with Jerry Manuel just before we met with the manager. Manuel said Castillo said he needed a few extra days to get up to speed. He didn't want to join a team that was playing so well if he didn't think he was ready. Manuel respected the decision.
Ryan Church will start again tonight. But there was other news.
Manuel said he and Dan ...
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The Return of Luis Castillo...
Mike's Mets —
... won't be today.
I guess this will be cause for celebration for those fans who somehow became convinced that the veteran second baseman is the Antichrist. As for me, I actually believe a Castillo who is reasonably healthy would benefit this team.
Don't get me wrong. I'm a big fan of Damian Easley -- in a part-time role. I also very much respect the energy and intangibles that Argenis Reyes brings to the table. But look at the numbers: ...
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