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[calicubsfan007]

What should we expect from Castillo for his first full year? Should we expect a Soto like (his first year) year, or should we just expect him to fix his form enough to make a little improvement from last year? I personally would be happy if he was able to receive and frame the ball better.

[Fishin Phil]

Sveum said he showed the most improvement of any player by the end of last year. I expect to see him perform better behind the plate. I dont' think we'll see the same offensive output we got from Soto's rookie year, but I think he will be decent offensively.

[King Jeff]

I predict .250/.320 with 15hr and 52 rbi

[rcleven]

Cario has him with 364 PA 249/316/430
ZIPS 375 PA 240/309/307

If his D improves as much as last year it would be a good year.

[fromthemitten]

He really needs to work on his receiving. I think his bat will be fine--probably something along the lines of a .725 OPS--hopefully Navarro can be a mentor to him when it comes to blocking/framing pitches.

[calicubsfan007]

I do like the idea that Navarro is the one the Cubs signed to mentor him. He understands the pressure that is involved with being a highly touted prospect for a team.