Luis Castillo apparently already is happy enough with the Mets to have interest in staying with them next season.
Castillo, acquired Monday in a trade with the Twins, joined his new club yesterday and was in the starting lineup, playing second base and batting second against the Brewers. He went 1-for-5 in the Mets' 4-2 loss.
Before he played his first game with the Mets, Castillo, who can be a free agent after the season, said he'd like to return to the team in 2008.
"I hope to stay here," he said. "I want to stay here."
Castillo Wants To Remain A Met