Comments on: Buzz: Mets taking calls on Beltran? http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/ MetsBlog.com features the latest Mets rumors, player movement, and news circulating around the Internet, as well as Mets related insights and opinions by Matthew Cerrone and his team of guest bloggers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:15:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Felonious Monk http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-371045 Felonious Monk Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:41:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-371045 ...and Lastings Milledge. The Mets pretty much cleaned house of any potential Beltran replacements in the past year. They could probably get Andruw Jones for pretty cheap these days, though. LOL Wouldn't <em>that</em> be something!! …and Lastings Milledge. The Mets pretty much cleaned house of any potential Beltran replacements in the past year. They could probably get Andruw Jones for pretty cheap these days, though. LOL Wouldn’t that be something!!

]]> By: Felonious Monk http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-371043 Felonious Monk Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:35:28 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-371043 You could get away with that if you had a couple of sluggers in the corner OF spots and, say, Jeff Kent and Mike Piazza (in their primes) filling some of the other traditionally weak offensive positions. Then you can live with a guy like Endy in CF every day. But this team needs a CF who can produce runs. Also, as long as Reyes is here and batting leadoff, it further diminishes the need for Endy in the lineup. For better or for worse, Endy is best suited as an extra on this team. I'd love to see him play every day because he's easily the most entertaining defensive player I've seen, but they would need to upgrade so much around him in order for that to work. Can you really build a team around Endy Chavez?? You could get away with that if you had a couple of sluggers in the corner OF spots and, say, Jeff Kent and Mike Piazza (in their primes) filling some of the other traditionally weak offensive positions. Then you can live with a guy like Endy in CF every day. But this team needs a CF who can produce runs.

Also, as long as Reyes is here and batting leadoff, it further diminishes the need for Endy in the lineup. For better or for worse, Endy is best suited as an extra on this team. I’d love to see him play every day because he’s easily the most entertaining defensive player I’ve seen, but they would need to upgrade so much around him in order for that to work. Can you really build a team around Endy Chavez??

]]> By: Felonious Monk http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-371042 Felonious Monk Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:30:26 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-371042 I think you really want George Foster. ;) But seriously, Beltran was pretty much solid from the right side. He didn't seem right batting lefty this season and that brought his average down a lot. Otherwise, he had one of his better years. I think you really want George Foster. ;)

But seriously, Beltran was pretty much solid from the right side. He didn’t seem right batting lefty this season and that brought his average down a lot. Otherwise, he had one of his better years.

]]> By: methead http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-371035 methead Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:26:37 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-371035 I understand what you are saying. I would trade Beltran in the right deal - not the one above though. That would be a bad trade. But this idea that he is the 2nd best CF and we shouldnt trade him is crazy. If we get the right package, you dump him. What is that deal? Not sure but I would probably deal him if it meant getting a #2 starter and closer then go out and sign a big bat. who plays center? Like I said, it has to be the right deal. Not sure there is one that makes sense. I understand what you are saying. I would trade Beltran in the right deal – not the one above though. That would be a bad trade. But this idea that he is the 2nd best CF and we shouldnt trade him is crazy. If we get the right package, you dump him. What is that deal? Not sure but I would probably deal him if it meant getting a #2 starter and closer then go out and sign a big bat. who plays center? Like I said, it has to be the right deal. Not sure there is one that makes sense.

]]> By: kevinmets31 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-371028 kevinmets31 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:14:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-371028 I'm kind of half and half on the idea. (Don't everyone try and kill me now). The way I see it is yeah Beltran is definately one of the premier center fielders in baseball but shouldn't he be for 20 million a year? I hate to be pessimistic but I do not see the Mets making the playoffs next year or being definate contenders. Everything sounds so similar to past years for this off-season to guarantee not making the playoffs. We're going to rely on Carlos Delgado at 1st base who except for the 2nd half of last season has been a liability in the lineup for the last couple years, not to mention he's old and has a good chance of getting injured, then who plays 1st, Nick Evans? At second base Orlando Hudson can be very good, but his recent injury plagued seasons should be a huge red flag. Not to mention he will also command a fairly hefty contract. I am not sure what to think of this deal but all I know is Cano can definately be a good 2nd basemen and he won't cost a ton. Beltran is getting old too and do you really think his production will stay steady. It won't be that bad dumping his monster contract. I don't know guys I see this team making a serious run for a world series ring in say 2-3 years. Not next year. I’m kind of half and half on the idea. (Don’t everyone try and kill me now). The way I see it is yeah Beltran is definately one of the premier center fielders in baseball but shouldn’t he be for 20 million a year? I hate to be pessimistic but I do not see the Mets making the playoffs next year or being definate contenders. Everything sounds so similar to past years for this off-season to guarantee not making the playoffs. We’re going to rely on Carlos Delgado at 1st base who except for the 2nd half of last season has been a liability in the lineup for the last couple years, not to mention he’s old and has a good chance of getting injured, then who plays 1st, Nick Evans? At second base Orlando Hudson can be very good, but his recent injury plagued seasons should be a huge red flag. Not to mention he will also command a fairly hefty contract. I am not sure what to think of this deal but all I know is Cano can definately be a good 2nd basemen and he won’t cost a ton. Beltran is getting old too and do you really think his production will stay steady. It won’t be that bad dumping his monster contract. I don’t know guys I see this team making a serious run for a world series ring in say 2-3 years. Not next year.

]]> By: nycuconn http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-370999 nycuconn Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:41:35 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-370999 IF BELTRAN IS TRADED IT WILL START THE EMPTY SEAT ERA AT CITI FIELD. THE MET FANS WILL KNOW HOW SPECIAL HE IS WHEN HE IS GONE BUT IF OMAR WANTS TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN FASTER THEN OMAR WILL SOON FOLLOW...IT WOULD BE A HUGE, HUGE MISTAKE. AND THE FIRE OMAR CAMPAIGN WOULD THEN BE IN FULL , FULL EFFECT. IF BELTRAN IS TRADED IT WILL START THE EMPTY SEAT ERA AT CITI FIELD. THE MET FANS WILL KNOW HOW SPECIAL HE IS WHEN HE IS GONE BUT IF OMAR WANTS TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN FASTER THEN OMAR WILL SOON FOLLOW…IT WOULD BE A HUGE, HUGE MISTAKE. AND THE FIRE OMAR CAMPAIGN WOULD THEN BE IN FULL , FULL EFFECT.

]]> By: metsfanforever2009 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-370962 metsfanforever2009 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:58:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-370962 I feel unless the mets get texiera, you have to keep Delgado as he is the next best option. I can't see them going with Murphy or say a Kevin Millar. Why downgrade at any position?. The only positions that need to be filled are 2B (either sign Orlando Hudson or move Murphy there) and another outfield bat. I am tired of the platoon of Murphy, Evans, Chavez and Tatis. You need some consistency in the outfield. The mets need 1 top flight starter and a back of the rotation guy. The bullpen needs a complete overhaul and that should be their main focus. I don't care what the players say, when the offense gives you 8 runs and the bullpen blows it, that affects their mindset and i beleive it carries to the next game. I am sure the question of ("how many runs do we have to score to win?) popped up in someones mind during the season I feel unless the mets get texiera, you have to keep Delgado as he is the next best option. I can’t see them going with Murphy or say a Kevin Millar. Why downgrade at any position?. The only positions that need to be filled are 2B (either sign Orlando Hudson or move Murphy there) and another outfield bat. I am tired of the platoon of Murphy, Evans, Chavez and Tatis. You need some consistency in the outfield. The mets need 1 top flight starter and a back of the rotation guy. The bullpen needs a complete overhaul and that should be their main focus. I don’t care what the players say, when the offense gives you 8 runs and the bullpen blows it, that affects their mindset and i beleive it carries to the next game. I am sure the question of (”how many runs do we have to score to win?) popped up in someones mind during the season

]]> By: SovereignRonnie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-370933 SovereignRonnie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:14:09 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-370933 Daniel Murphy? Evidently kid can play anywhere. (ducks again) Daniel Murphy? Evidently kid can play anywhere.

(ducks again)

]]> By: SovereignRonnie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-370932 SovereignRonnie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:12:52 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-370932 Endy Chavez? (ducks) Endy Chavez?

(ducks)

]]> By: TilMetsDoUsPart http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/10/buzz-mets-taking-calls-on-beltran/#comment-370931 TilMetsDoUsPart Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:10:12 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20540#comment-370931 Abstract, but Valverde is a free agent, and I'd rather the Mets sign K-rod than have Lee and his contract. Abstract, but Valverde is a free agent, and I’d rather the Mets sign K-rod than have Lee and his contract.

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