Starlin Castro: 'I Will Always Be Thankful To The Cubs'
The former Cub and current Yankees second baseman, Castro on Friday returned to Wrigley Field, which he called home for his first six seasons in the big leagues.
The former Cub and current Yankees second baseman, Castro on Friday returned to Wrigley Field, which he called home for his first six seasons in the big leagues.
You know you're better off without Castro, just like he's probably better off not being with you.
Castro was traded from the Cubs to the Yankees in early December.
Castro did an exclusive interview on 670 The Score, bidding farewell to the only organization he's ever known.
New York general manager Brian Cashman had eyed Castro for months.
New York sent right-hander Adam Warren back to Chicago.
Castro was in the vicinity of two shootings last offseason in the Dominican Republic.
"Winning together was the most important thing," Castro says.
Castro's demeanor and play have been exceptional since his August demotion.
Since Aug. 23, not long after losing his starting gig as Cubs shortstop, Castro has hit .388 with five home runs and five doubles in 22 games.
"It's not about anybody right now," Joe Maddon says. "It's about the Cubs."
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Castro is taking the high road after losing his shortstop job to Addison Russell.
Russell has gotten the call to take over for Starlin Castro.
This can't be an easy time in the professional life of Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro.
Manager Joe Maddon benched Castro for Friday's 7-3 victory over San Francisco and had a similar lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon insists the Castro benching isn't punitive necessarily permanent.
Mental illness, of any kind, shouldn't be stigmatized.
"I want to be here and stay here," Castro says.
Early indications are that Baez and/or Castro aren't enough to bring in a big name.
Castro's been awful in 2015, but history suggests he'll rebound.
The Cubs start the second half with a 47-40 record.
Castro won't bring much return on the trade market in a disappointing 2015 season.
Castro's hitting just .247 with a .604 OPS.
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