Castillo is Meh

[grampahol]

The way player salaries and teams abilities to pay or not pay them has changed it's becoming more and more rare that pitchers can complete games. It's well documented now that many a young up and coming player, pitchers in particular are well established before they ever reach the major league level. Teams often now have several pitchers in their farm clubs able to throw over 100 mph even before signing their first professional contract. Is it any wonder the Nick Senzel's of the world are kept in the minor leagues longer and longer so teams can maintain financial control over them before they're able to go on to free agency or arbitration? (Good article in the NYTimes on the subject..https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/sports/baseball/mlb-preview.html ) Like it or not even most minor league clubs are financial money makers for teams. The Dayton Dragons have sold out every game since day one..Hardly a financial drain on the Reds.
Anyway, on Castillo..He's got a live arm and will very likely have a great career barring injuries. He tossed a darn good game Thursday.. Here's to many more from Castillo..