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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jul 04, 1967, Oaxaca, Mexico |
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September 1, 2006 The Rockies called up Vinny Castilla from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, according to the AP. Castilla, who hit .232 with four homers and 23 RBI in 254 at-bats with the Padres earlier in the year, plans to retire after this season. |
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September 1, 2006 The Rockies plan to recall Vinny Castilla from Triple-A Colorado Springs for tonight's game, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He signed with the Rockies on Aug. 14 after being released by the Padres. |
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August 29, 2006 Vinny Castilla will probably be called up by the Rockies in September, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Castilla signed with the Rox on Aug. 14 after being released by the Padres. He is expected to retire after the season and take a job in the Rockies organization. |
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August 14, 2006 The Rockies signed Vinny Castilla to a minor league contract on Monday, according to the AP. Castilla, who hit .232 with four home runs and 23 RBI with the Padres earlier this season, is expected to be called up in September to back up Garrett Atkins. |
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July 19, 2006 The Padres have requested waivers on Vinny Castilla with the intention of giving the veteran his unconditional release. Castilla, who was acquired in the offseason from the Nationals, is hitting just .232 on the season. Mark Bellhorn will likely get the majority of playing time at third base now for the Pads. The team recalled Mike Thompson from Triple-A Portland to take Castilla's place on the roster. |
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June 18, 2006 Padres manager Bruce Bochy informed regular third baseman Vinny Castilla that Castilla, Mark Bellhorn and Geoff Blum will rotate at third base, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Bochy will make his decisions based on pitching matchups and results. |
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May 30, 2006 Vinny Castilla took batting practice on Tuesday and is expected back in the lineup on Wednesday after being struck by a pitch on the elbow during Sunday's game, according to the AP. Castilla is hitting .221 with one home run and 10 RBI. |
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May 29, 2006 Vinny Castilla had a long and painful weekend. After suffering a migraine headache Friday night, he was forced from Sunday's game after being hit on his left elbow, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will be held out of Monday's contest. |
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May 27, 2006 Vinny Castilla was out of the lineup for the Padres on Saturday. According to the AP, Castilla began losing his vision on Friday night and then had a migraine so bad that he was taken to the hospital for an MRI. Castilla spoke to reporters before Saturday's game, and his status is day-to-day. |
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April 19, 2006 Vinny Castilla batted cleanup on Wednesday for the first time this year and was 4-for-6 with an RBI. |