A few days back, I wrote that if the Mets trade Beltran they are waving the white flag. Well, since then, the Mets have gained no ground and Beltran has continued his hot hitting. I think its safe to say that the Mets will make a move in the near future.
This series vs the Cardinals will mark the final home games for Carlos. This is kind of sad for me to think about. Ever since he signed here, Beltran has been one of, if not the BEST player on the team.
Most people associate him with his recent injuries and the called third strike in 2006. But we cannot forget the countless big hits he has had, and the All-Star seasons he has put together (such as this one). Whenever there was a big spot in a game, Beltran was the player you wanted up. More often than not, he delivered.
Many people think that he is too laid back and too lacksadaisicle in the field. In reality, he is just that good. If someone looks like they are working hard to accomplish something, they aren’t as good as that accomplishment. Beltran was/is always positioned so well that he never had to make the spectacular play (hello Andrew Jones). Instead, that spectacular play is just “a play in the outfield” for Carlos. The same goes for his hitting. I never viewed him as a home run hitter. You can tell when someone is trying to hit a home run. Carlos is all about a steady and consistent approach. He just happens to have the power to hit 25-30 homers. This shows how talented a player he is.
So, before he goes, I want to say “Thank you” to Carlos Beltran. He brought the Mets back to respectability in 2005 and provided me with many great memories. Unfortunately, he were not able to bring a championship back to Flushing. He shouldnt beat himself up though…no one ever does.
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LETS GO METS GO!
