Miami Marlins’ Starlin Castro ‘feels good’ about being on team
Should the Miami Marlins second baseman, Starlin Castro “feel good” about being on the squad?
Starlin Castro was the odd man out when the Miami Marlins traded away mega-star Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, being a sacrificial lamb, of sorts. Initially, reports surfaced that the newest addition to the Marlins squad wanted out ASAP, but it seems the veteran infielder’s changed his tune — with the Associate Press providing us with the latest details from Castro himself.
Starlin Castro over trade shock, feels good about being on @Marlins https://t.co/N263qi35VW pic.twitter.com/V2zWwzI5mu
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) March 11, 2018
"”It’s kind of tough because I’d been there two years. We had a good team over there. We made the playoffs last year. When they made the trade, I felt a little upset.”"
Who can blame him for being a little upset about moving from the best roster in all of MLB to one in the midst of a firesale? But, Castro is now embracing his new town and role with his team.
"”I feel good now.”"
After a recent Spring training game with his former squad, Castro showed his appreciation for the youngsters on the Yankees — a class-move, to be sure.
Starlin Castro said he was “sad” at the time of the trade but has adjusted. Took Sanchez, Florial, Torres and a few other Yankees prospects to dinner last night at a local Capital Grille
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) March 11, 2018
"”I feel really happy to see those guys and play against them. It’s going to be fun.”"
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In a world where speaking your mind often is met with criticism, I’m glad that Castro is opening up about his frustrations, then about his newfound happiness. Emotions are part of being human, whether you’re an every day Joe Schmoe or a professional athlete. He is an example for us all to follow.
What will the four-time MLB All-Star give the Miami Marlins in 2018 in addition to his positive clubhouse presence? Over the past four seasons, Castro’s boasted an impressive batting average of .282, where it seems he’ll hit third in the Marlins lineup to start the season.
Honestly, I’m surprised the Yankees gave him up, but when you have the opportunity to snag Giancarlo Stanton, you jump on it. Castro happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
What does the future hold for the veteran second basemen?
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He shouldn’t get too comfortable in South Beach, where it’s possible the Marlins will trade him to a contender before the trade deadline later in the season. But in the meantime, Castro’s approach is a glass half full one, and there are worse places to be in the world than Miami.