According to Frank Russo of New York Baseball Digest, as well as Was Watching, the star center fielder of the New York Mets, Carlos Beltran, will be playing in New York next season—but on which team?
The Mets, as Ted Berg of MetsBlog confirms, could be taking calls about Carlos Beltran this offseason, and one possible trade could have Carlos Beltran playing in pinstripes.
The rumored trade is one that doesn't make much sense for the New York Mets. According to Frank Russo,
“Now, this is an interesting trade I heard: A Yankee trade between the Yankees and the Mets, think about this. Robbie Cano, another member of the bullpen—either Veres and/or Bruney, Kennedy and possibly another one of the prospects from Scranton-Wilkes Barre or below, to the Mets for Carlos Beltran."
As a New York Mets fan who has constantly thrown his anger towards Carlos Beltran, I still see this trade as a stupid one. Carlos Beltran is one of the main reasons for any success we have, not for the lack thereof.
Although this trade could relieve our bullpen somewhat, there are many more possibilities that wouldn't take away one of our best hitters. Robinson Cano is decent at best (obviously he would be an improvement for the Mets over Castillo, but still...), and Ian Kennedy has yet to prove he has what it takes at the major-league level.
Hopefully, this is just a rumor. However, if this does happen, know that I will never forgive Omar Minaya for making a trade like this.
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about 1 month ago
Great piece Tommy. I definitely think a Beltran trade would not benefit the Mets whatsoever. He's one of their core players. The Yankees would gladly get rid of Kennedy and a Scranton player for a player such as Beltran.
about 1 month ago
I agree with this article. Most people have failed to notice that Beltran has actually lived up to his contract since 2006. The Mets wouldn't be getting much in return. Robinson Cano was overrated before this year due to ignorance of his high K/BB ratio. Ian Kennedy is a mid-rotation starter at best. A bullpen arm can easily be acquired via free agency.
The Mets disappointing year wasn't Beltran's fault. The Mets have a really good core of players. The rest of the team just didn't play up to expectations and they lacked depth. They have to be more prepared for struggling players next year rather than thinking everything will go well.
about 1 month ago
As a Yankee fan, I think the Mets would be crazy to not go for a deal like this. Robinson Cano is a streaky hitter. As a young player, there is plenty of time for Robbie to work out his terrible cold streaks. This is a guy who was just five points away from a batting title when he was just 23. He is excellent in the field at a position where the Mets need help, unless Tatis is able to come back from his shoulder injury and repeat what he did this past season.
Veras or Bruney would be a solid pickup at a spot where it is hard to find a consistent, solid player. The Mets bullpen will be looking for arms, seeing as they had trouble playing with big leads.
My guess is that Kennedy would be a throw in. He showed promise in his first month up last season, but was awful last season. There is little to no risk in him, and he has some potential. Plus he barely gets paid.
If I am Omar Minaya, and Brian Cashman offers me this the day after the World Series, I jump on it immediately. If the roles were reversed though, I would tell Minaya to pound salt.
from about 1 month ago
doesnt make sense. We lose one of the best CF in the NL, and then there is a hole in center. Until Cano reaches the levels that Beltran has shown consistently, this trade will never, ever happen.
from about 1 month ago
Yes, but you fill more wholes then you open up. And there are a few legitimately good outfielders available in free agency.
Milton Bradley
Pat Burrell
Adam Dunn
Manny Ramirez
Really, when it all comes down to it, this trade probably won't go down. But if you told me that I could get Robinson Cano, Jose Veras, Ian Kennedy, and a top notch prospect for a player who's abscence would not ruin my lineup, I would jump on it.
And if I am the Yankees, why would I give away 3 young kids with tremendous potential and a solid bullpen arm up in a time when I am trying to build a team that will win now and later. This trade would compromise the future of the organization.
about 1 month ago
Not Tatis. Easley.
about 1 month ago
It would be a horrible idea for the Yankees. Cano may not be at Beltran's level, but giving up on a young 2nd baseman who looked much better once they closed his stance, who hit for power and average except last season, who can field well, along with a young pitcher who may or may not work out, but still the emphasis is on young, in Kennedy. Along with Veras and others?
Please. The Mets are way over valuing Beltran. He isn't that good, or did you miss much of this past season?
As a Yankee fan I say NO NO NO NO NO NO.
from about 1 month ago
Beltran is an incredible player. He puts up great stats for an otherwise weak offensive position (CF), and is one of the best fielders in baseball.
from about 1 month ago
Grew, I think you're the one who missed much of this past season. Beltran and Grady Sizemore are the two best all around center fielders in the majors.
Beltran is better than any yankees outfielder.
Beltran 2008- .284, .376 OBP, 116 R, 27 HR, 112 RBI, 25 SB. He also covers more ground in center than anyone and assisted Evans and Murphy with their transition to the outfield.
about 1 month ago
As a Yankee fan, i would love this trade to happen... Beltran is still one of the best all around players in baseball.
about 1 month ago
yanks will have plenty of cash for players this year lets not trade just yet.
about 1 month ago
Do not do it!!! The Mets would be idiots doing that trade! The Yanks would be lucky if the Mets did that trade. I'd be a little more pleased if the Yanks gave the Mets Hughes instead of Kennedy Veras+Bruney and Melky .If the yanks want Hitting take out the check book, maybe this could be the Yanks lineup next year:
1. Damon LF-DH
2. Jeter SS
3. Texera 1B
4. A-Rod 3B
5. Nady RF
6. Orlando Hudson2B
7. Posada DH-1B (Maybe some games at catcher)
8. Melky?Gardner(Not sure,)
9. Jose Molina C (I don’t think Posada can catch on an everyday basis, and they’re not re-signing Pudge)-(Good!)
I think the Yanks should trade Cano for someone like Matt Cain, or Zack Greinke
about 1 month ago
Yanks are not trading Cano for anything other than a starting pitcher, and even then they will be reluctant letting him go.
from about 1 month ago
Are you nuts?!?! If the Yankees were actually offered this trade, it would be ludicrous f they rejected the trade.
from about 1 month ago
Not at all!
Beltran is good, but declining. And he is not worth Cano and one or two members of the Yankees bullpen, which by the way is looking pretty good for 09. They'd need to get more than just Beltran.
from about 1 month ago
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention. The Mets would be nuts to not propose this trade. They need to add to their bullpen. Veras and Bruney could have been the difference this season for the Mets bullpen that got them into October.
And Cano who had a bad hitting season, but not much worse than Beltran, would have hit 330 in the NL.
29 days ago
Beltran is the best Center Fielder in the National league. Period. Met fans have always tended to bash him since he's been there, saying he hasnt lived up to his contract because he took the 3 pitches in the NLCS, but I have always backed him.
The I wont watch the mets if they make this trade, I HATE Cano and would rather have L-Cast at 2B then him. Yeah thats right I said it. I'd rather have Luis Castillo then Cano... Alright maybe not, but I'd take Castillo at 2nd if it means beltran stays on the team!
DONT DO IT MINAYA
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