Yokohama Bay Stars to part ways with Randolph, Bootcheck, Castillo
by Gen on Nov.16, 2010 @ 5:00 pm, under NPB
The Yokohama Bay Stars announced today that they will not be re-signing Stephen Randolph, Chris Bootcheck, and Jose Castillo to contracts for the 2011 season.
November 16th, 2010 on 6:12 pm
I think Castillo was doing quite good job last season. Wonder why the BayStars don’t want his service anymore.
November 16th, 2010 on 6:53 pm
Probably because he was good. These are the BayStars we’re talking about. They are afraid he might help them win and ruin their reputation.
November 16th, 2010 on 11:48 pm
Yeah Castillo exceeded expectations they had when they signed him. So I don’t see why they are going to release all their foreigners and start AGAIN with unknown people. Randolph pitched extremely well when he wasn’t hurt, so I don’t see why they wouldn’t give him another shot as well.
Not like whatever guy from Double or Triple A with a 8.00+ ERA that they sign for the minimum salary will be any better anyway. I actually expect to see Randolph and Bootcheck back in Japan with other teams next year, I guess wait and see.
November 17th, 2010 on 4:41 am
i guess the baystars think 2nd basemen who hit 19 homers a year grow on trees. big mistake letting castillo go