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Carlos Beltran News & Rumors

Carlos Beltran tells Met fans: Time to get over 2006 and move on
January 25
New York Daily News
 
"There is no need to update Carlos Beltran's relationship status with the people of New York to "it's complicated" — that has remained unchanged since 2005. So if you have any feelings about his decision to sign with St. Louis, Beltran has a simple response: Get over it. "Actually, I'm not thinking about the fans, I'm thinking about myself," Beltran said at Tuesday's Baseball Assitance Team charity dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square."
Birds land Beltran
December 23
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"When the Cardinals' brain trust recalculated the direction they'd take after Albert Pujols signed with the Angels, general manager John Mozeliak and his staff consulted their lists of free agents who could fill their sudden needs. Carlos Beltran's name kept coming up as a fit. "He was on top," Mozeliak said. Now he could be No. 2 in their lineup. Beltran, a switch-hitting outfielder, agreed to a two-year, $26-million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday night. Mozeliak described how the club sees the six-time All-Star as a potential No. 2 hitter, ahead of thumpers Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman. The deal, according to sources familiar with the negotiations, also includes a no-trade"
Cardinals sign All-Star Beltran
December 23
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran finalized a two-year deal with the Cardinals on Thursday evening, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to the Post-Dispatch. The switch-hitting outfielder brings some desired depth to the Cardinals outfield while also restoring some sock to the middle of the lineup that will be without three-time MVP Albert Pujols. The total deal, which does not include an option, is worth $26 million. The contract includes a no-trade clause."
Cardinals' talks with Beltran intensify
December 22
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The Cardinals intensified their talks with the agent for switch-hitting outfielder Carlos Beltran late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Beltran has been a target of the team since Albert Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels. The Cleveland Indians joined the handful of teams that are making bids for the free agent and former All-Star, according to two reports late Wednesday night and later confirmed by the Post-Dispatch."
Sources: Cards still interested in Beltran
December 18
Foxsports.com
 
"The Cardinals did extensive background work on free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran last week and maintain strong interest in him, according to major league sources. Other teams remain in the mix, however, and Beltran is weighing a variety of two- and even three-year options, sources say. A three-year deal might seem like a stretch for Beltran, who is 34 and had injury-marred seasons in 2009 and '10 before appearing in 142 games for the Mets and Giants in '11."
Rockies making a push for Beltran
December 13
CBSSports.com
 
"The Colorado Rockies, a surprise player for top free agents, are making a push for star outfielder Carlos Beltran. The Rockies would like to sign either Beltran or Michael Cuddyer for the outfield. Colorado has competition for Cuddyer, who was offered $25 million over three years by the incumbent Twins. Minnesota is still hoping to re-sign Cuddyer. Beltran's market has been something of a mystery, but it is believed Colorado would go two years to add him to the middle of their lineup, where he'd combine with Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez."
With Pujols gone, it's time for Plan 'B'
December 9
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"On his morning flight home from the winter meetings on Thursday, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak surveyed the new landscape of his team and saw an opportunity where most will only see a vacancy. Life without Albert Pujols is not up in the air. It is, however, a chance to chart a new direction. "It really is," Mozeliak said hours after the three-time MVP had informed the Cardinals he would be accepting a 10-year, $254 million deal from the Los Angeles Angels. "I was like, 'Wow, it does create some flexibility for the organization.' We knew that was a possibility, and that's what we'll try to do.""
SF Giants won't re-sign Carlos Beltran, Cody Ross
December 8
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Slowly but surely, the Giants' 2010 World Series roster is breaking up. Of the 25 players, nine are gone - the latest being Cody Ross - and two more could be omitted on Monday. The Giants needed to upgrade their offense and traded for Angel Pagan and Melky Cabrera, turning some 2010 champs into casualties. Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez were sent to the Mets for Pagan, and Jonathan Sanchez went to Kansas City for Cabrera. Wednesday, general manager Brian Sabean officially severed ties with Ross and Carlos Beltran, free-agent outfielders whose anticipated contracts wouldn't be in harmony with the $130 million payroll, which Sabean said is pretty much maxed out. "Simply put, with Ross, we"
Red Sox yet to express interest in free agent OF Beltran
November 9
Boston Herald
 
"It's very reasonable to expect that the Red Sox will explore signing free agent Carlos Beltran as an option to fill their opening in right-field. However, the team has not had any contact with the 34-year-old since he became a free agent, according to a source tonight."
SF Giants need to sign Carlos Beltran
November 3
San Francisco Chronicle
 columnist John Shea
"At 9:01 p.m. Wednesday, free agents could begin signing with any team, ending the Giants' exclusive window to negotiate with Carlos Beltran. Not that they took advantage of it. The only news on Beltran in recent days was that he switched agents, from Scott Boras to Dan Lozano, who also represents free agents Albert Pujols and Jimmy Rollins and Giants closer Brian Wilson. No matter who speaks for Beltran, this much is certain: The outfielder makes an awful lot of sense for the 2012 Giants."
Nick Swisher likely to return to Yankees, meaning Bombers won't pursue Carlos Beltran
October 28
New York Daily News
 
"Nick Swisher seems set for a return to the Bronx next year after a baseball executive familiar with the Yankees' thinking said Thursday the team would "probably pick up" Swisher's contract option. Triggering Swisher's $10.25 million option would likely mean that the Yanks would not pursue ex-Met Carlos Beltran as an answer in right field. "That's the clue," the executive said. If the Yankees pick up Swisher's option, they "won't be in on Beltran." Beltran, like many free agents, was discussed at the Yankees' organizational meeting in Tampa on Wednesday, but the Yankees would not need both players next season. Of course, the Yankees could pick up Swisher's option and then trade him, though"
New player in Yanks RF derby: Beltran
October 27
ESPN.com
 
"Not long ago, it was considered a slam-dunk that the Yankees would pick up Nick Swisher's $10.25 million option for 2012, despite another miserable postseason performance. Now, it's not so clear. The reason? Carlos Beltran, a free agent after seven up-and-down, and mostly down, seasons with the Mets. Beltran is being shopped hard by his agent, Scott Boras, and his name came up in discussions at the Yankees organizational meeting in Tampa on Wednesday. "He's on our list,'' said a team official who was present at the meeting. "But we have to make a decision on Swisher first.''"
Beltran will give the Giants the first shot to sign him
September 29
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"There was some news amid the handshakes and so-longs in the clubhouse after the final game of the season. Carlos Beltran said he will give the Giants first crack at signing him before he tests the free-agent market. I realize that the Giants have exclusive negotiating rights for five days after the World Series ends, but many free agents make it clear they're going to test the market before they decide whether to return to their incumbent teams. "We're going to have our first talk with the Giants because I finished the season with them," he said. "You have to use the (exclusivity window) because if they're willing to commit to you in a way where you think it's fair from both sides, and"
Carlos Beltran wants more from San Francisco Giants
September 16
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Carlos Beltran already escaped one ownership mess with the New York Mets. Now the Giants, his current club, are in the midst of their second palace revolt in three seasons. Beltran insisted the stunning ouster of managing partner Bill Neukom would have no bearing on whether he re-signs with the Giants as a free agent after the season. But in a revealing interview with this newspaper, the All-Star outfielder said he couldn't envision returning to the Giants unless management makes one or more other significant additions to address the worst offense in the major leagues. Beltran left no doubt: It wouldn't be enough for Giants management to pin hopes on re-signing him plus banking on and"
Beltran, Lincecum lead Giants to sweep
September 15
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Carlos Beltran hit two bombs Wednesday that the San Diego Padres couldn't bring back, and the second was historic -- the 300th home run of his major league career. Beltran's homers backed seven strong innings of pitching from Tim Lincecum, and the Giants won their fourth in a row, 3-1, to keep their minuscule postseason hopes alive. But most people are already thinking about 2012, and Beltran's latest hitting display will no doubt stoke a mounting debate: Do the Giants try to bring Beltran back, and would he even be willing to re-sign with San Francisco once he becomes a free agent at season's end? "That's a decision I'm going to make in the offseason, but right now, I haven't thought"
Beltran's homers lead Giants over Padres 3-1
September 15
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"On a day in which the Giants confirmed that Bill Neukom is out as the Giants' managing general partner and chief executive officer, Carlos Beltran reached a milestone home run mark and in the process, he made Giants fans ponder those two tantalizing, frustrating notions: what could have been and what might be. Beltran twice took Mat Latos deep to right Wednesday as the Giants completed a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-1 decision, their fourth straight win. The second of Beltran's two homers gave the Giants the lead for good in the sixth inning, became the team's 59th "Splash Hit" into McCovey Cove and was No. 300 in his career. He became the ninth switch-hitter in big-league"
Giants activate Carlos Beltran, place Jonathan Sanchez on D.L.
August 24
San Jose Mercury News
 
"The Giants restored a big piece to their roster Tuesday, when they activated Carlos Beltran from the disabled list. The All-Star outfielder tested his strained right hand during a vigorous round of batting practice from both sides of the plate; he was available off the bench and popped out as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, and is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. But the injury jigsaw continues to cut the defending champs. The club placed Jonathan Sanchez on the D.L. to make room for Beltran when it was determined the left-hander's sprained right ankle wouldn't allow him to make his next start. Nate Schierholtz could be headed to the D.L. on Wednesday, too. An MRI exam"
SF Giants activate Carlos Beltran
August 24
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Carlos Beltran has no idea how much his strained right hand will sting when he checks his swing, or flails at a high pitch, or goes two or three days in a row. The only way he can find out is to play, and now he can. On Tuesday, the Giants activated their prized offensive acquisition from the disabled list after he missed 13 games. "I hope everything goes well, because I've gone crazy," Beltran said. "Fifteen days out for me has been hell." Nor has it been a bed of roses for a team that dealt one of its best pitching prospects for the offense a healthy Beltran can provide. He has 33 regular-season games left in which to help push the Giants toward a division title."
SF Giants' Carlos Beltran could be off DL soon
August 20
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Carlos Beltran is eligible to come off the disabled list when the Giants open their homestand Tuesday, but it's anyone's guess if it'll happen. "It's improving slowly," Beltran said of his strained right hand. "We all wish it could heal faster, but it's one of those injuries where we just have to approach it day by day." On Friday, Beltran swung in a cage, feeling strong right-handed but weak left-handed. He plans to take on-field batting practice today for the first time since he sustained the injury on Aug. 7, in his 11th game as a Giant. "I want to be out there," said Beltran, who was acquired in a deadline deal that sent top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler to the Mets. "No one"
San Francisco Giants finally place Carlos Beltran on disabled list
August 17
San Jose Mercury News
 
"The Giants couldn't wait any longer on Carlos Beltran. With his strained right hand making scant progress, club officials finally placed him on the 15-day disabled list. Beltran traveled with head trainer Dave Groeschner to Cleveland, where he received another cortisone shot and a second opinion from hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham. Beltran is eligible to return when the Giants begin their next homestand on Tuesday. But is that date realistic? "I think so," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "I didn't learn anything different other than that he'll need more time. It takes two to three days for the cortisone to work." Beltran has missed the last eight games but the Giants delayed putting"
Beltran, Romo could be headed to disabled list
August 16
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"A couple of names could be added to the Giants' disabled list today: Carlos Beltran and Sergio Romo. Beltran missed his seventh straight game Monday with a strained right wrist and is doubtful for the rest of the four-game series in Atlanta. He could go on the 15-day DL before tonight's game if he's still unable to swing a bat with authority. "If he shows up and there's very little or no improvement, we've got to make a call," manager Bruce Bochy said. "If we don't think he'll be ready within the 15 days, it makes sense to make the move." Beltran feels better swinging right-handed than left-handed. "Even that, he has to let go of the bat to protect his hand a little bit," Bochy said."
Carlos Beltran still sidelined; Giants put Andres Torres on disabled list
August 14
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Carlos Beltran's health status remained uncertain Saturday, and Andres Torres paid the price for it. Although Torres probably needed just a few days to get healthy after fouling a ball off his right calf Friday night, the Giants couldn't afford to play short-handed in the outfield. So instead of making a decision on Beltran, they placed Torres on the 15-day disabled list. Brandon Belt, who probably has earned elite status on several airlines by now, was recalled from Triple-A Fresno. Torres did not take the news well. He was not at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday, instead requesting a few days off to visit his home in Puerto Rico. He isn't eligible to return to the active roster until Aug."
Beltran news no better for Giants
August 13
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Giants desperately need to get well on this 10-game road trip, but their most critical offensive piece is not fit to play. Carlos Beltran said Friday his strained right hand is "the same ... a little better ... no difference really." That's not the status report the Giants wanted to hear. The conversation hasn't turned to the disabled list yet, but it's going to start limping in that direction if Beltran doesn't feel improvement tomorrow. Manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic that will be the case, citing the 48 to 72 hours it takes for a cortisone shot to be effective. Bochy, for one, is not questioning Beltran's resolve or pain tolerance. "It's such a vital area to swinging the bat,""
Giants' Carlos Beltran doubtful Friday, could go on D.L.
August 12
Oakland Tribune
 
"Carlos Beltran had a cortisone shot to address pain and inflammation in his right hand and is now considered doubtful to play Friday at Florida, Giants manager Bruce Bochy told KNBR on Thursday morning. Beltran already has missed the past three games after feeling a sharp pain while taking a swing on Sunday. X-rays and an MRI exam ruled out any fractures or other structural damage, but Beltran was unable to swing when he tried on Wednesday. Bochy acknowledged that Beltran could be headed to the disabled list if he couldn't play on Friday, when the Giants begin a 10-game trip to Florida, Atlanta and Houston. But general manager Brian Sabean told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area that he remains"
Giants missing injured Nate Schierholtz, Carlos Beltran
August 11
San Jose Mercury News
 
"The Giants will begin a grinding, 10-game trip with no idea about the health of their right fielders. Carlos Beltran remained sidelined for a third consecutive day because of a strained right hand, with the disabled list an acknowledged possibility if he cannot play Friday in Florida. Now Nate Schierholtz is taking a bakery ticket in the trainer's room, too. He hurt his right hip flexor while scoring on Cody Ross' hit Tuesday night and said he was concerned about the severity of the injury. "I hope it's only a day or two," Schierholtz said. "But I don't know. It doesn't feel good." Neither player was available off the bench, leaving manager Bruce Bochy very short-handed in Wednesday's 9-2"
Carlos Beltran returning Wednesday or Friday
August 10
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The San Francisco Giants are 1-1 without Carlos Beltran in the lineup since he strained his hand in Sunday's victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Still, the team is anxious to return the fella to the lineup since he's the guy they went after before the trading deadline to help get the offense going again and assist in the team putting some space between them and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West. The Giants, however, are 3-7 in their last 10, and the D'Backs have gone 6-4, putting them only a half game behind San Francisco. Manager Bruce Bochy said the injury is "much improved," according to the San Jose Mercury News, and that Beltran could return Wednesday or Friday"
MRI shows Beltran has strained wrist
August 9
MLB.com
 
"Giants right fielder Carlos Beltran was not in Monday night's starting lineup against the Pirates, and an MRI taken before the game revealed a right wrist strain suffered in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. Beltran felt his hand flare up on his last swing of Sunday's game and left before the eighth inning. X-rays taken Sunday came back negative, and Monday's MRI revealed inflammation and slight strains in two areas of Beltran's right hand and wrist. Beltran doesn't have any structural damage, but he is day to day and didn't know whether he would be able to play Tuesday night against the Pirates. "As soon as I feel like I can swing the bat, I will be out there," Beltran said. "There's"
Carlos Beltran exits early with pain in hand
August 8
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Giants right fielder Carlos Beltran felt a sharp pain on the top of his right hand as he struck out in the sixth inning. He exited before the start of the eighth, went for X-rays that showed no structural damage and is questionable to play Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Beltran said he felt weakness in his hand as he tried to take swings in an indoor cage, so he and trainers decided to play it safe. "I'm not going to worry about it, but I can't wait till tomorrow," Beltran said. "If I can swing the bat and compete, then I want to be out there. If not, I need to be safe." The Giants have gone 3-8 since sacrificing top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler to acquire Beltran from the Mets"
Zen of Carlos Beltran is a beautiful thing
August 4
San Jose Mercury News
 columnist Mark Purdy
"Just when you thought it was safe to call the Giants a befuddled team in danger of pathetically collapsing ... along came a slightly new batting order. And then along came Carlos Beltran, being the Carlos Beltran the Giants expected Carlos Beltran to be when they traded for him a week ago. Beltran did it by keeping things profoundly simple. He waited for strikes. Then he hit them. "I think sometimes we can try too hard," said Beltran, who had three hits, scored two runs and drove in one as the Giants broke their five-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory. He also left no doubt which of those numbers was the most satisfying to him. "I take a lot of pride in scoring runs," Beltran said."
As in 2002, Carlos Beltran counsels struggling Andres Torres on hitting
August 3
San Jose Mercury News
 
"As in 2002, Beltran counsels Torres on hitting Cody Ross received his second consecutive start atop the order Tuesday, but there's no better No. 1 hitter on the Giants' roster than last year's version of Andres Torres. And new acquisition Carlos Beltran is trying to find him. "These last couple days, we've gone to the cage together to work on things," said Beltran, whose friendship with Torres dates back 10 years to the Puerto Rican winter league. "He's a great guy, man. Last year he did a great job. One of the keys will be getting him to think about what he did last year." This isn't the first time Beltran has stepped in to help his fellow switch-hitting countryman. Torres still talks"
Even after Carlos Beltran trade was surefire white flag, some Mets still believe in their season
July 31
New York Daily News
 columnist John Harper
"So far there is no movement among the Mets' players to put up a cardboard cut-out of Sandy Alderson in the clubhouse, the way the Hollywood version of the Cleveland Indians once did with their owner, Rachel Phelps, as motivation in the movie "Major League." No, the Mets aren't suggesting their GM wants them to lose, as the conniving Ms. Phelps did, so that she could move the team to Miami. And for that matter, pulling pieces of clothing off of a cardboard Alderson with every win wouldn't have quite the same titillating appeal for the players. But make no mistake, at least some of these Mets took the Carlos Beltran trade as a slap in the face. "One of the things you can't help but"
Beltran the player Giants 'coveted all along'
July 29
San Jose Mercury News
 
"The last time Carlos Beltran was a midseason acquisition, for the Houston Astros in 2004, he got hotter than a habanero pepper. Now he comes to the Giants, who lead the N.L. West despite one the mildest offenses in the majors. How does he feel about dizzyingly high expectations? "Well, I'm not going to think about '04," Beltran said. "I already got paid for '04." The Giants are confident that Beltran will pay off now. They were willing to sacrifice Zack Wheeler, their top pitching prospect, for a few months of Beltran's services. And they couldn't be happier about it. Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't hesitate to move Nate Schierholtz to left field, opening up Beltran's preferred position"
Beltran in fold, gets Bruce Bochy's No. 15
July 29
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"It seems like such a little thing, a patch of fabric on the back of a jersey. If you think about it, though, it seems startling. The manager of the defending World Series champions handed his No. 15 to Carlos Beltran. He also handed Beltran right field, which was Nate Schierholtz's turf. Nothing illustrates more how the Giants' view Beltran's acquisition from the Mets, which became official Thursday in plenty of time for the 34-year-old switch-hitter to bat third and play right field in the deciding game of a big series against the Phillies. Beltran is the elusive big bat that Giants fans have sought for years and that the team desperately needs. They surrendered their top pitching"
Bochy gives No. 15 to Beltran
July 29
New York Post
 
"Carlos Beltran wore his familiar No. 15 for the Giants last night, and he can thank manager Bruce Bochy for that. Bochy surrendered his No. 15 to Beltran, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Giants' 4-1 victory over the Phillies last night at Citizens Bank Park, and it didn't even cost the outfielder a watch. "I'm just happy he was willing to pass me number 15. I made a joke about it, 'Does he want the watch with diamonds or without diamonds?' I'm waiting for his response," said Beltran, who was dealt by the Mets to the Giants Wednesday for right-handed pitching prospect Zack Wheeler. "They worked out a deal with the Mets, and it makes perfect sense for the Mets to get what they"
Carlos Beltran is all about perfect timing
July 29
Newark Star-Ledger
 columnist Jeff Bradley
"They say timing is everything, right? Whether you're buying a house, playing the stock market, looking for the right partner or acquiring a free agent at the deadline, you hear it all the time. Without the right timing, you've got no chance. Go back seven years. At the end of June, the Houston Astros were an organization desperately trying to get to their first World Series. But their veteran-filled team was missing something. "Craig Biggio was playing center field for us," recalled Phillies right-hander Roy Oswalt, the ace of that Astros team. "Obviously, Craig was a great player, but not really a true center fielder at that point in his career." Oswalt remembers thinking when the Astros"
Carlos Beltran says decision to approve trade to the 1st-place San Francisco Giants was an easy one
July 29
New York Daily News
 
"Carlos Beltran arrived for his first game with his new team, the San Francisco Giants , Thursday and was immediately greeted by his past. To the right of Beltran's locker in the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park was a television showing the Mets ' game in Cincinnati . To the left was the stall of pitcher Jeremy Affeldt , who was Beltran's teammate with the Kansas City Royals from 2002-04 and has worked out of the San Francisco bullpen since 2009. So while Friday night marked a new beginning for Beltran after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause and allow the Mets to trade him for pitching prospect Zack Wheeler , he also could not help but look back on his time in"
Beltran's debut is a winner
July 29
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Aubrey Huff has learned to stomach all the torturous wins. Still, he said, with Carlos Beltran in the lineup, "Hopefully, it bumps us up to winning by more than one or two runs." Huff got his wish Thursday night. The Giants' 4-1 win not only ended the Phillies' run of nine series wins, it dealt the National League victory leaders their first back-to-back losses at Citizens Bank Park since mid-April. Funny thing is, Beltran had little to do with it aside from a few words of wisdom to Pablo Sandoval and a scary defensive play. Beltran went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his debut, ending a streak of 32 consecutive games with at least one hit, walk or hit hit-by-pitch. Beltran's biggest"
Giants confirm Beltran deal, option Hall
July 28
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Giants issued a release Thursday morning confirming their acquisition of Carlos Beltran and cash ($4 million) for pitching prospect Zack Wheeler. Beltran is expected to be in Philadelphia and playing right field for the Giants tonight. The Giants designated Bill Hall for assignment to clear a spot for Beltran on the 40-man roster. A 25-man spot will need to be cleared. General manager Brian Sabean held a conference call with reporters at 9:30 a.m. PDT, saying that he thought the Giants were "dead in water" to get a impact bat to replace injured catcher Buster Posey. But now, "Carlos has chance to do that.""
July trades equal an Amazin' victory
July 28
New York Post
 columnist Joel Sherman
"Remember who Francisco Rodriguez and Carlos Beltran were in spring training. Because back then it was easy to believe the Mets would get nothing for them. Nothing on the field, and therefore nothing in the trade market. Both were viewed as overpaid, disgruntled employees coming back from significant injuries. Heck, Beltran played three exhibition games in total and K-Rod had a vesting option for 2012 that made his contract status appear one of the ugliest in the game. The duo was just going to be money spent poorly, a lasting memory of a failed regime gone by. Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo, but with better pedigree and a place on the 25-man roster. But, motivated perhaps by their"
Beltran had ups and downs before Giants trade, but 2006 NLCS at-bat was most infamous
July 28
New York Daily News
 
"Now that he has been traded to the San Francisco Giants, the Daily News has compiled a list of his most famous, and infamous, moments as a member of the New York Mets: - Jan. 9, 2005: Coming off a postseason with the Astros during which he smacks eight home runs in 12 games, Beltran agrees to terms with the Mets on a seven-year, $119 million contract, but only after he gives Yankees one last chance to sign him. - April 4, 2005: In just second at-bat as a Met, homers off former prospect Paul Wilson in Cincinnati. - Aug. 11, 2005: Beltran collides with right fielder Mike Cameron as they both dive for ball in San Diego. Beltran suffers a concussion, but returns six days later. - May 23, 2006:"
Beltran all but gone to the Giants
July 28
New York Times
 
"Carlos Beltran's jersey was still on view Wednesday afternoon in the same corner stall where it had been all week at Great American Ballpark, a lingering reminder of what was and no longer is. Beltran, himself, was not around the Mets' clubhouse. He is about to become a San Francisco Giant in exchange for the right-handed pitching prospect Zack Wheeler. The trade, which is still awaiting final clearance from Major League Baseball, concludes Beltran's six-and-a-half-year run in New York, which is ending up more bittersweet than triumphant, with only one postseason appearance by the Mets and no championship ring. At the end, Beltran's jersey was an artifact and a stark signal to his"
Giants make deal for Carlos Beltran
July 28
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"In his first 14 seasons as general manager, Brian Sabean dogmatically stuck to a philosophy of not trading good prospects for rental players. In desperate times, a leader needs to stuff philosophy into the closet and do what needs to be done. Sabean took the plunge Wednesday in agreeing to acquire six-time All-Star Carlos Beltran from the New York Mets. According to a source, Sabean made it known the Giants were sending to New York right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler, their 2009 first-round draft pick. The deal is expected to be finalized today, with Beltran starting in right field for tonight's series finale against the Phillies. According to numerous reports, the Mets will pay $4 million"
Mets agree to deal Beltran to San Francisco
July 27
Bergen Record
 
"A baseball official confirmed that the Mets have pulled the trigger on a deal which will send Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for highly-regarded minor leaguer pitcher Zack Wheeler. The deal, which still needs to clear the 24-hour waiting period because of Beltran's status as a 10 & 5 player (10 years in the league, five with the same team), will almost certainly go through, with the Giants one of Beltran's top choices all along as a destination. The defending World Series champs courted Beltran, bringing the Mets outfielder along with Jose Reyes on their chartered jet from San Francisco to Phoenx for the All-Star Game earlier this month and players openly lobbied"
Giants close to acquiring Mets' Beltran
July 27
CBSSports.com
 
"The Rangers are out on outfielder Carlos Beltran, according to a highly placed source with knowledge of the trade talks, narrowing the field as the New York Mets look to deal their best trade chip. The news could be very good for San Francisco, who sources say is putting on a full-court press in aggressively attempting to acquire Beltran. The Giants are far enough along down the path that one source said a deal for Beltran could be completed today. "It's very close" a source with knowledge of the talks told CBSSports.com. Philadelphia remains interested as well, though the Phillies, according to sources, so far will not deal outfielder Domonic Brown. Meanwhile, sources close to the"
Indians rebuffed in effort to trade for Mets Carlos Beltran
July 27
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Indians, trying to revive their struggling offense, made a strong push for Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, but were told he preferred to go elsewhere. In a story first reported Tuesday by Peter Gammons of MLB.com, the Indians offered to pay the remainder of Beltran's $18.5 million contract this year and give the Mets a player. The Indians were told it was a no go. Beltran has a complete no-trade clause in his contract. If the deal had been made, the Indians would have been responsible for about $7 million in salary. Beltran can be a free agent at the end of the season and has a clause in his contract that the team he ends the season with cannot offer him arbitration, which means there"
Mets make progress with Rangers, Giants in Beltran talks
July 27
ESPN.com
 
"The New York Mets are making progress with both the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants in trade talks involving outfielder Carlos Beltran, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. The Atlanta Braves are still involved in discussions with the Mets, but the Rangers and Giants are moving along in talks with New York. When Beltran signed his seven-year, $119 million contract with the Mets in January 2005, it included a complete no-trade clause that requires him to give permission before the Mets deal him."
Days numbered with Mets, Carlos Beltran envisions Series pursuit
July 27
Bergen Record
 
"These clearly are the last days for Carlos Beltran in a Mets' uniform, so there was little concern for him as he stood behind the batting cage Tuesday afternoon, casually chatting with chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon. The two had been at odds last year, but as Beltran prepares for his departure, there is no animosity, no hard feelings. While team officials insisted that Wilpon's arrival in Ohio was just to watch a game, it seemed hard to imagine he would fly into a town that's hardly a vacation destination for the wealthy. Beltran said they chatted about hitting, but if Wilpon's presence was another sign that the final machinations for a trade are falling into place - with the details"
Mets win as Beltran awaits trade news
July 27
New York Post
 
"Jeff Wilpon's appearance at Great American Ball Park yesterday may have signaled Carlos Beltran's Mets career entering its final hours. The Mets COO stood at the batting cage chatting with Beltran during pregame drills, as general manager Sandy Alderson stayed in New York, presumably still listening to offers for the All-Star right fielder. Beltran remains targeted by the Giants, Braves, Phillies, Rangers and Red Sox, among others, but said after the Mets' 8-6 victory over the Reds that he still had no idea about his future. One report suggested he had recently nixed a trade to the Indians, but Beltran said that wasn't the case. "They haven't come to me," Beltran said, referring to the"
Beltran's departure will leave the outfield barren.
July 27
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Much like the girlfriend who broke up with you because you took her for granted, Carlos Beltran will be more appreciated after his inevitable trade this week. Sometimes you don't realize what you have until you don't have it anymore. When healthy, Beltran has been one of the most productive position players in Mets history. The image of being frozen by Adam Wainwright's nasty curveball has tainted the legacy of Beltran in much the same way that Bill Buckner's wonderful career was overshadowed by one ground ball. Conventional wisdom has Lucas Duda taking over in right field for Beltran. This leaves the Mets with one of the worst outfields in all of baseball. Jason Bay has been completely"