October 02, 2007

Is Beltran Available?

From Ed Ryan at Mets Fever (Network Member):


I'm paraphrasing and he was totally speculating but Eddie C. (WFAN 660AM) during his report on the Mike and the Mad Dog show floated the idea of trading Carlos Beltran.

Eddie C. believes that after this season's debacle Omar will be very aggressive in pursuing trades. Beltran's still young but considered an established veteran and his contract is reasonable given the current market, which makes him a very big bargaining chip. The Mets have Chavez, Gomez and Milledge who could play center field. The idea he floated was something like Santana for Beltran type of deal.........

I'd love to have Santana and it sounds like he's going to be moved sometime this off season (if the reports are correct). The Mets were able to broker a deal this year for Castillo, so the teams have an established relationship. Beltran came up through KC and is familiar with the AL central, which would make him appealing to the Twins. The Mets have a glut of center fielders with Chavez, Milledge and Gomez. I'd prefer to give up one of the younger players because it's unknown what type of major league hitter they will become, while you know with Beltran your getting at least .275 with 30 HRs. If Beltran's gone and his replacement is only hitting .250 with 15 HRs, this offense is in trouble.......

Should Beltran be available or is he untouchable ?

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

thats a tough decisionto make right threr

John Young said...
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Anonymous said...

i cant believe people are actually thinking about making such a deal

Anonymous said...

why not...a great pitcher is alot harder to come by than a great outfielder

Anonymous said...

if its for Santana then do it!

Anonymous said...

NOOO use the young players to get santana and with all the money the mets made this devastatin season i think they can affort santana...

Roney, Zumaya and Chad Cordero next season?? what do u think??? lol i would love to see these guys join the team but thats me

Anonymous said...

DO NOT trade BELTRAN!! A youngster or 2 for Santana and a current pitcher yes- but pitchers are notoriously fragile(look at ours)-hitters much more consistent

Luis

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