Agent: Chicago Cubs’ Starlin Castro may be better off in the U.S.

On Monday, the agent of Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, Paul Kinzer, appeared on MLB Network Radio, addressing some of the reports and concerns regarding the 24-year-old infielder that have surfaced after he was involved, to some degree, in a second incident involving a shooting in the Dominican Republic last week.

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"“I think it would be better for Starlin to move to Arizona where he can work out in the Cubs complex all year,” he told the show."

Earlier this month, we recapped the issues Castro has had this offseason: For the second time in less than a month, the Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was questioned by police regarding a shooting at a nightclub in the Dominican. Just earlier this month, Castro and Texas Rangers prospect Engel Beltre  were sought for questioning after a shootout at a nightclub. The initial report went as far as to say one of the players was “visible on security footage carrying a firearm.” Castro was later cleared of any involvement.

According to Kinzer, he believes Castro would be better served by avoiding offseasons in the Dominican Republic, where he has experienced run-ins with the law on multiple occasions over the past several years. At just 24 years old, this idea may prove to be a good one. The young shortstop is reportedly looking at properties in both Florida and Arizona, which could help the Cubs keep a closer eye on their franchise cornerstone moving forward.

Despite missing the season’s final month, Castro tied a career-high with 14 home runs in 2014, netting his third All-Star selection in the process. Together, he and a rejuvenated Anthony Rizzo formed a solid middle of the order for the Cubs, who avoided 90 losses for the first time since 2011. Kinzer told MLB Network Radio that, although his client had been cleared in all incidents, the situations Castro found himself in are troubling.

"“Even if he wasn’t involved, he’s twice been in the middle of gunshots, and that’s what scares me, he could be a victim”"

Heading into the prime of his career, avoiding such incidents not only would ensure Castro’s safety, but allow him to train at Cubs facilities all year-round, hopefully taking his game to a whole new level.

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