The San Diego Padres’ roster would not have included All-Star Nick Castellanos this season if the Philadelphia Phillies had not released him.
Castellanos became a castoff in Philadelphia after reports surfaced of a feud between him and the team over an incident in Miami.
According to reports, former Phillies manager Rob Thomson sat Castellanos for making an unpleasant remark after being pulled late in the game. The All-Star did not appreciate the transfer and brought a beer into the dugout in protest of Thomson’s decision.
“As a veteran of the game of baseball, there are regulations, and I violated one in Miami,” Castellanos stated on Instagram last June. “After being pulled out of a tight ball game in front of my friends and family, I brought a presedente [sic] into the dugout. I then sat next to Rob and told him that having too much slack in certain areas and too stringent limits in others is not conducive to us winning. Shoutout to my colleagues and Howie [Kendrick, assistant GM, who was in the dugout] for taking the beer away from me before I could drink it.
As the adage goes, one man’s trash is another man’s wealth. While Castellanos claims the Phillies never informed him why he was fired, he has since signed with the Padres, a contender.
Just a few months into the season, Thomson was sacked by the Phillies.
How does Castellanos feel about his previous manager’s departure?
“Let’s keep it to” is the phrase that means “Let’s keep it to. ” “I’m delighted for the guys [in Philly],” Castellanos told the San Diego Times after Thomson was fired. “I still have a lot of friends over there. I’m more concerned about how Don and his son will benefit the organization. I don’t wish anything bad on that organization. “
Castellanos explained his relationship with Thomson, stating that communication was a source of conflict between them.
“We were cordial. “We were professional,” Castellanos stated. “At the end of the day, I did everything he asked me to do. I never fought or quit a pinch-hit. I accomplished my mission. In the playoffs, he required me due to an injury. I got suited. He was my manager. Were there any communication problems? Yes. “
The veteran offered compliments for Thomson, who served as the Phillies’ manager for approximately four years.
“Rob apparently communicates well with others,” Castellanos said. “I interact effectively with other people. Not everyone does. I’m not sure if that makes any sense. He has a fantastic baseball intellect. He does his research. He has many excellent qualities. ”
While some may describe Castellanos’ last months in Philadelphia as turbulent, the All-Star has moved on and is looking forward to the next phase of his career with the Friars.
“Was everything perfect? ” No, I had my problems,” Castellanos said. “But we’re here. ” I’m with the Padres. “
Castellanos is hitting . 192 with two home runs, 13 RBIs, and a. 560 OPS in 25 games this season. On Sunday, he had his greatest hit of the season, smacking a game-tying, two-run home run while the Padres were down to their final out.
