A Starlin Is Born: Cubs Call Up Castro
At an even 6-feet, the Cubs have a middle infielder that is tall enough to ride the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. Somewhere, Mike Fontenot and Ryan Theriot are super jealous. And Marlon Byrd is relieved to no longer have to give Fontenot or Theriot piggy-back rides to their position on his way out to center field. Welcome to the big show, Starlin Castro. In desperate need of an influx of talent and spark after being swept in a three-game series by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jim Hendry ordered two dozen donuts his top prospect last night to make his big league debut in Cincinnati against the Reds. Yes, the move reeks of desperation. And if any team knows desperation — it’s the Cubs. This is the same organization that hands out no-trade...
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