Matt L. (Chicago): Kevin: In his AFL column, Joe wrote: "Brett Wallace has great power, and reminds me a little of Lance Berkman with extra weight. He's an awkward third baseman with a stiff throwing motion, but the consensus is that he won't hurt you over there." I believe you (among many others) had previously stated that Wallace likely would not be able to stick at 3B. Has there been a change in the consensus? Or is this more of a case of "with a bat that good, you can deal with the limited defense at third"?
Kevin Goldstein: Depends on who you talk to. I don't think he can stick there, but I understand why somebody would. He does have good fundamentals, soft hands and makes the plays he gets to. That said, he has, to use one of my favorite scouting terms, fall-down range.
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Melanie (Sheboygan): Hey, KG! What can you tell me about the repertoire/velo of 18-year-old Richard Castillo? The young man pretty much dominated the Midwest League this year, and I haven't heard anything about him. Thanks!
Kevin Goldstein: He pitched well -- he didn't dominate -- but it was still a very impressive showing for a pitcher so young. I'm not sure he's more than a reliever for me as a little guy with a great curve.
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