Durango53
08-14-2006, 07:37 PM
Vinny Castilla, a fan favorite in two stints with the Colorado Rockies, agreed to a minor league contract with the team and is expected to join the expanded roster in September.
The 39-year-old third baseman was released by the San Diego Padres on July 21 after hitting .232 with four homers and 23 RBIs in 72 games. Castilla is a career .276 hitter and was a member of the Rockies' only playoff team in 1995.
"In the brief history of our franchise, few players have endeared themselves to Rockies fans as much as Vinny," Rockies president Keli McGregor said Monday.
The team said Castilla will join the organization in an undetermined role after he retires.
I expected this. And I expect that after this year Vinny will retire. A token contract to get a few more AB's as a Rocky and get that fan cheering once more for all he did for the Rockies! Welcome Back Vinny!!!:thumbsup:
The 39-year-old third baseman was released by the San Diego Padres on July 21 after hitting .232 with four homers and 23 RBIs in 72 games. Castilla is a career .276 hitter and was a member of the Rockies' only playoff team in 1995.
"In the brief history of our franchise, few players have endeared themselves to Rockies fans as much as Vinny," Rockies president Keli McGregor said Monday.
The team said Castilla will join the organization in an undetermined role after he retires.
I expected this. And I expect that after this year Vinny will retire. A token contract to get a few more AB's as a Rocky and get that fan cheering once more for all he did for the Rockies! Welcome Back Vinny!!!:thumbsup: