Starlin Castro
Former Cub Starlin Castro, center, takes batting practice with his teammates at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday April 27, 2017.
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Photos of former Cubs second baseman/shortstop Starlin Castro.
Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro is congratulated by first base coach Tony Penaafter Castro singled in the ninth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
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Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro waits to congratulate teammate Chase Headley after Headley’s two-run homer in the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Monday, July 4, 2016.
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Starlin Castro falls after striking out in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Mets.
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Starlin Castro reacts in Game 4 against the Mets.
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A Cubs fan holds up a sign that reads, “We Believe” as Starlin Castro bats during Game 4 against the Mets.
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Starlin Castro before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
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Starlin Castro singles in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro takes batting practice during a team workout in preparation for Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
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The Mets’ Curtis Granderson steals second base in the third inning against Starlin Castro in Game 2 of the NLCS.
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Starlin Castro is out at first as the Mets’ Lucas Duda takes the throw during the ninth inning of Game 2.
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Starlin Castro gets tagged out at home plate by Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud after a single hit by Javier Baez in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS.
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Starlin Castro gets tagged out at home plate by Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud after a single hit by Javier Baez in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS.
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Starlin Castro takes the field before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field.
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Starlin Castro celebrates after defeating the Cardinals to advance to the NLCS at Wrigley Field.
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Jorge Soler (left) and Starlin Castro react to Javier Baez’s three-run home run in the 2nd inning of the Game 4 win over the Cardinals.
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Javier Baez and Starlin Castro hug after the Game 3 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro points to the sky after hitting a home run against the Cardinals during the fourth inning of Game 3.
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Starlin Castro hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Cardinals during Game 3 of the NLDS.
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Starlin Castro fields a ball in the first inning against the Cardinals during Game 2 at Busch Stadium.
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Starlin Castro celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Pirates in the NL wild-card game.
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Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro reacts after he helps turn a double play to end the sixth inning with the bases loaded in the wild-card game against the Pirates.
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Starlin Castro stubbles out of the batters box as he grounds out in the second inning in the NL wild-card game against the Pirates.
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Cubs fans cheer for Starlin Castro before the NL wild-card game at PNC Park.
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Starlin Castro warms up before the NL wild-card game against the Pirates.
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Starlin Castro arrives at Wrigley Field to board a bus and take a ride to the aiport, en route for Pittsburgh and the wild-card game.
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Starlin Castro celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a double by Addison Russell in the ninth inning against the Reds. The Cubs won 10-3.
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Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates after 5-3 win over the Reds.
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Starlin Castro walks off after striking out in the eighth inning.
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Starlin Castro runs to second base on a two-run double against the Pirates during the seventh inning.
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Starlin Castro presents Pirates third baseman (and former Cub) Aramis Ramirez a piece of the scoreboard before Ramirez’s last game at Wrigley.
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Starlin Castro reacts after hitting a one-run triple during the ninth inning against the Pirates.
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Starlin Castro slides safely into third base with an RBI triple against the Pirates during the ninth inning.
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Starlin Castro reacts after grounding out in the seventh inning against the Pirates.
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Starlin Castro joins in with teammates to celebrate pitcher Jake Arrieta’s 20th victory of the year after a win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro celebrates his single in the ninth inning in a loss against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro tips his helmet to the fans after hitting three-run home run against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro is congratulated at home after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro is congratulated at home by teammate Miguel Montero after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro rounds third after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro watches his three-run home run during the sixth inning against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro arrives for the game against the Pirates at PNC Park.
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Starlin Castro misses a single by the Pirates’ Neil Walker during the fifth inning.
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Starlin Castro bunts home a run against the Pirates.
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Starlin Castro reacts after striking out against the Reds during the ninth inning.
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Starlin Castro grabs his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Cardinals.
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Starlin Castro is greeted by Tommy La Stella after hitting a solo home run off Giants relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit during the sixth inning.
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Starlin Castro is tagged out at home plate by Giants catcher Buster Posey in the third inning at AT&T Park.
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Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro before a game against the Giants in San Francisco.
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Starlin Castro completes a double play after forcing the Indians’ Michael Brantley out at second base during the seventh inning.
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Starlin Castro reacts after grounding out to end the seventh inning against the Tigers.
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Starlin Castro, Jonathan Herrera and hitting consultant Manny Ramirez before their game against the Tigers at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro bobbles a throw, allowing the White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia to reach on a fielder’s choice in the first inning.
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Starlin Castro wipes his face before a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins.
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Starlin Castro starts to take off his jersey as he celebrates his walk-off run-scoring single in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates after his walk-off run-scoring single in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro is unable to catch a high-bouncing ground ball in the 8th inning at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro walks around with a bucket on his head after being mobbed by his teammates on a game-winning hit.
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Starlin Castro appears upset after getting out against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Starlin Castro reacts after grounding out to end the third inning at Wrigley Field.
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Starlin Castro crosses home plate after hitting a RBI home run against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Chris Coghlan touches Starlin Castro after scoring on a single by Addison Russell against the Detroit Tigers.
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Starlin Castro takes a lead from first during a game against the Washington Nationals.
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Starlin Castro waits at second base as replay officials decide his fate on an attempted steal against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Starlin Castro hits a ground out fielders choice RBI during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Starlin Castro hits a double RBI during the sixth inning against the New York Mets.
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Starlin Castro tags out Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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