Report: Marlins trade Cantu to Rangers for Evan Reed, Omar Poveda

[emkayseven]

and his roses really smell like poo poo poo

[LocoMarlinFan]

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Marlins continue to have discussions with the Rangers for Jorge Cantu and they are seeking pitching help in return for any trade.
According to a Major League source, Florida is seeking two pitching prospects for Cantu. One of them is Evan Reed, who is at Double-A Frisco in the Texas League.

Cantu also has attracted interest from the Giants and Rockies.

Trade speculation surrounded Cantu all day, with reports that he may be dealt either Wednesday or Thursday.

With the non-waiver Trade Deadline set for 4 p.m. ET Saturday, teams are actively making inquires, and there is growing speculation that Cantu will be moved.

The Rangers also have interest in Baltimore's Ty Wigginton.

Another pitching prospect who has attracted attention in the Rangers' system is right-hander Fabio Castillo at Class A Bakersfield. It is unclear if the 21-year-old from the Dominican Republic is on the Marlins' radar.

Cantu started at third base for the Marlins on Wednesday at San Francisco after getting Tuesday night off.

A free agent after the season, Cantu may indeed be dealt by the Deadline. He is batting .260 with 10 homers and 54 RBIs. He recently was dropped from cleanup to fifth in the order, with Dan Uggla batting fourth.

http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/...=.jsp&c_id=fla

Evan Reed is a C+ prospect

[Fish and Chips]

lomo beat me to it

[wanks1212]

Err, Evan Reed's older (24) but he's got some decent numbers at AA and would probably be a nice reliever. I'm not sure I'd call him a C+ prospect anymore, unless the age really does him in.

At AA: 39 IP, 2.53 FIP, GB rate around 47%, 34/14 K/BB. In A+ last year: 48 IP, 2.40 FIP, 65/25 K/BB, 54.6% GB. Gave up 1 HR at A+ and 0 in AA.

If he's rated low, it's because he struggled as a starter a few years ago and repeated A+, but that's when they converted him to the bullpen.


Decent control, gets strikeouts and ground balls. Sure, he's not a starter, but for Cantu? Yeah, that's a nice potential piece for the bullpen.

[FishFanInPA]

Cantu is an F- so we're still winning.

[nny]

Reed didn't even make Sickel's top 40

[Miamarlin21]

Fuck it, I'll take it.

[wanks1212]

Reed didn't even make Sickel's top 40

I have to believe that's because he repeated A ball and struggled so much as a starter. He's done well the last two years as a reliever. Linky.

Or it could be that scouts think his stuff sucks and won't translate to the majors, but he's missing bats at a reasonable rate, getting ground balls, and not giving up base hits or walks. That's a very solid repertoire for a reliever.

[LocoMarlinFan]

Found this on Fabio Castillo

At 18 years of age, RHP Fabio Castillo already has a fastball that reaches into the upper-90's. Rangers Insider takes an in-depth look at one of the most promising prospects in the Rangers organization.

Vital Statistics:
Name: Fabio Castillo
Position: Starting Pitcher
DOB: February 19, 1989
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 220
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Upon being hired by the Texas Rangers, international scouting director A.J. Preller’s job was to lead a revitalized effort to bring young, talented Latin American players into the Rangers organization. Preller took a step in the right direction when he signed highly-sought-after pitcher Fabio Castillo in 2005.

Just 16-years-old at the time of the signing, Castillo had been heavily pursued by the Yankees, Mets, Braves, and Red Sox. He signed with the Rangers for a bonus in the neighborhood of $250,000.

The native of the Dominican Republic opened eyes nationwide when he attended a talent showcase for Perfect Game USA in 2005. Castillo consistently hit 93 MPH with his fastball and – at 16-years-old – was rated a 10, the highest possible rating for a pro prospect.

Castillo made his Rangers organization debut with the Rookie League Arizona Rangers in 2006. The righty made one start, in which he allowed one hit over three scoreless frames. He walked two and fanned four in the outing. Though it was just one start, the Rangers wanted to give Castillo a taste of baseball in the United States.

The right-hander went on to play with the Rangers’ Dominican Summer League club for the rest of the summer, where he put up a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings. Castillo flashed his brilliance in one start, where he allowed one hit in 5.2 innings, walking none and striking out 14.

Repertoire: Fastball, Slider, Changeup, Splitter.

Castillo’s repertoire is impressive for a college pitcher, let alone an 18-year-old from the Dominican Republic. The righty’s best pitch is his fastball, which currently sits in the mid-90’s and can reach even higher. Castillo’s low-80’s changeup needs work, but it should develop into an excellent complement to his hard fastball.

Projection: It would not be a stretch to state that Fabio Castillo projects to have the highest ceiling in the Rangers organization. The young hurler should get stronger as his body develops and he has the potential to possess three above-average Major League pitches. If the Rangers have a starting pitcher with front-line potential, it’s Castillo.

2007 Outlook: Castillo is a strong candidate to make himself a household name among Rangers fans in 2007. After impressing club officials at instructionals in Surprise last fall, the right-hander appears poised to make his full-time stateside debut with the Arizona Rangers in 2007.

http://rangers.scout.com/2/620513.html

● Fabio Castillo: The big righty struggled with command during his inning of work, allowing two hits and three walks while only recording two outs. His fastball sat 89-92 mph and he mixed in a few 79-83 mph change-ups, but neither pitch was able to find the strike zone with any consistency. (3/27, High-A game)

http://www.bbtia.com/home/2010/3/29/...h-edition.html

[nny]

2.11 K/BB v.s. LHB, 2.10 K/BB v.s. RHB so he can also get both out
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^ is in reference to reed

[Miamarlin21]

Uh oh.

9:11pm: The Rockies are out on Cantu, according to Rosenthal (via Twitter).

[LocoMarlinFan]

Evan Reed scouting report from 2007

Reed wasn't on many follow lists in high school; his graduating class at Quincy (Calif.) High, about 80 miles northwest of Reno, Nev., had just 63 students. He had chances to earn a spot in Cal Poly's rotation but has settled in as the team's closer, and ranked second in the Big West Conference this spring in saves. More importantly, Reed has proven durable with 30 appearances. He has good size and a strong body, delivering fastballs in the 94-96 mph range, though his stuff usually has a bit better life and command when he's in the 92-94 range. Reed throws a slider and changeup but works aggressively off the fastball, keeping the ball down and in the ballpark (no home runs allowed in 40 IP). He has a chance to move through the minors quickly if he can throw more consistent strikes.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft...m.php?team=TEX

I think this is a pretty fair return (Cantu sucks an all)

[Fish and Chips]

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[LocoMarlinFan]

Evan Reed and Fabio Castillo is a major win for us, considering that's a better return than what Arizona got for Conor Jackson.


*Both players are Rule 5 eligible next year (this off-season)

[Miamarlin21]

So that's them two, Ozzy and then that guy in A-ball someone mentioned, can't remember his name who is eligible.