Ramon Castro traded to CWS for RHP Lance Broadway

Ramon Castro was the odd-man out.

Castro was traded to the Chicago White Sox for right-handed reliever Lance Broadway.

Broadway has appeared in 19 games for the White Sox over three seasons, posting a 4.69 ERA.  Broadway has pitched in 8 games in 2009 and has an ERA of 5.06.

Broadway, a great name for New York, will be sent to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Mets will activate Brian Schneider for tomorrow’s afternoon game and will retain Omir Santos on the major league roster.

Update – 7:05 a.m.: Via Adam Rubin:

The Mets will pay the White Sox roughly $1.4 million, according to a source, the prorated portion of the difference between what remains on Castro’s $2.5 million deal and Broadway’s $402,500 salary at the major-league level.

Omar Minaya on the trade:

“When Omir Santos plays the way he has, we have to keep him around.”

“We possibly were going with three catchers.”

“Broadway was a No. 1 pick in 2005…We will send Lance to Buffalo, as a starter.”

“Ramon was grateful for the opportunity here.”

I knew I remembered this name from somewhere, but couldn’t put my finger on it.  My roommate, Andrew Fletcher of Scott Proctor’s Arm, re-posted photos from his trip to Yankee Stadium last year.

Interesting, to say the least.