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Vinny Castilla #9 | Third Baseman | Colorado Rockies
Height: 6-1    Weight: 205    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Jul 04, 1967, Oaxaca, Mexico
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November 16, 2004
The relocated Expos franchise signed Vinny Castilla to a two-year deal worth $6.2 million on Tuesday, according to the AP. Castilla hit .271 with 35 homers and an NL-leading 131 RBI last season for Colorado.
October 15, 2004
The Rocky Mountain News reports that the Rockies informed Vinny Castilla that they will pick up their 2005 option, but Castilla declined his end of the mutual option. The two sides are believed to be negotiating a workaround for Castilla to stay in Colorado.
August 22, 2004
Vinny Castilla was given a routine day off on Sunday, according to the AP.
August 10, 2004
The Denver Post reports that Vinny Castilla said yesterday he will decline his mutual option with the Rockies for next season. He would like to play for Colorado next season but only for more money than the option would give him. "I definitely don't want to break the bank. I have never been greedy," Castilla said. "I love the fans. They have been great. But I want something that is fair."
July 20, 2004
Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said he doesn't plan to deal Vinny Castilla during the season, according to the Denver Post.
July 9, 2004
The Denver Post reports that Vinny Castilla is expected to decline the mutual option for next season, though he could still re-sign with the Rockies.
July 3, 2004
After missing Friday's game to deal with a personal matter, Vinny Castilla was back in the mix on Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
July 3, 2004
Vinny Castilla is expected to be back in the Rockies lineup today after missing Friday's game to attend to personal matters, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
July 2, 2004
Vinny Castilla was not in the lineup Friday because he was attending to a personal matter, according to the AP.
June 2, 2004
Vinny Castilla was given yesterday off, and he may sit out again today, according to the Rocky Mountain News. "We've asked a lot of Vinny," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "I think his bat has slowed down. He couldn't disagree with that."
May 28, 2004
Vinny Castilla told the Padres Spanish Language Radio he intends to play two more seasons in the big leagues before retiring, according to the Rocky Mountain News. After that, he wants to play one season in the Mexican Leagues.