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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
It ended where it began, along the Ohio River. Six years ago, Carlos Beltran made his debut in the Mets on opening day against the Cincinnati Reds, which indicates the beginning of a new era. On Wednesday, the chapter in the history of the Mets, came to an end.
The Mets were about to the Beltran negotiations, their star outfielder, to San Francisco Giants in exchange for top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler, according to two baseball officials reported on the agreement. The Mets will also include an undisclosed amount of cash to help cover the remaining $ 18.5 million salary this season Beltran.
Beltran, who has a full no-trade clause, can not formally approve the trade until 24 hours after they agreed. But barring a last minute problem, the agreement represents a win for the Mets, who desperately needed a high-level perspective to enhance their farm system.
Wheeler, a 21-year-old right-hander, was the sixth overall pick of 2009 fans. He was ranked by Baseball America as the Giants' second-best prospect and the best prospect in baseball entering 55th 2011. It was almost like the Mets could expect to receive for Beltran, who will be a free agent this winter.
Neither the Mets or the Giants officially announced the deal, but Beltran's absence from the lineup on Wednesday made clear a trade was in the works. A Mets spokesman said Beltran stopped by Great American Ballpark, when the club was closed to reporters and left before the game. Is expected to join the Giants on Thursday in Philadelphia.
Before Wednesday's game, Beltran jersey still hung in his locker. A card with your name and a bottle of Quinta do Vesuvio were left on his chair. The night before, after Tuesday's game, Beltrán had the whole team to a restaurant specializing in prime meats in what amounted to a farewell dinner.
"For me personally, it's a sad day, because I love Carlos," the pitcher said RADickey. "I think it's a great teammate. I think it's a fantastic guy. And it is a valuable piece of a puzzle that is trying to win."
The Mets had been in talks with the Giants, Braves, Phillies, Rangers and Red Sox, among other equipment, for over a week on trade Beltran. There was skepticism within the industry about whether the Mets would be able to land a prospect the caliber of Wheeler. But the general manager Sandy Alderson Wheeler coveted, according to a person familiar with the matter, and held out until the Giants agreed to part with him.
At 52-51, the Mets entered Wednesday 7 1 / 2 games in the NL wild card. With his fine farm system at higher levels, the need to trade Beltran to a prospectus was evident. But it was also bittersweet.
"There will be some people who will lose Carlos Beltran in this team," said manager Terry Collins. When asked what he would tell Beltran at the end of the day, Collins said, "Good luck. I feel you go. Thanks for everything you did. Thank you for everything you are."
Beltran signed a seven-year, $ 119 million contract with the Mets before the 2005 season. With Pedro Martínez, was one of the faces of the Mets call, indicating their return to prominence. It is left as one of the best offensive and defensive players in franchise history.
His .869 on-base plus slugging percentage ranks fourth all-time team list (minimum 3,000 plate appearances). In the center, who won three Gold Glove awards
"We're talking probably one of the best all-around players the Mets have had," said former general manager Omar Minaya, who signed Beltran. "The desired effect of winning championships, did not work, let's be honest. It was not. But that is not Carlos."
Many fans seem to disagree with that. Fair or not, Beltran became the embodiment of all that ailed the Mets in a given year. When the Mets lost the Series 2006 National League Championship will close the season strikeout Beltran, in a corner now infamous Adam Wainwright, who was remembered.
When it collapsed in late 2007 and 2008, Beltrán low profile behavior was seen as typifying a team that seemed to lack the passion and the dust of the Phillies. In 2009 and 2010, knee injuries reflects the problems the Mets' general health.
But in an interview this week, Beltran appeared to be at peace with his legacy in Flushing.
"I do not play to be appreciated," he said. "I play seriously, do the best you can. I know my colleagues appreciate the things I've done. The fans, who have a preference over the players. I have some fans that like the way I played. I have Some fans did not like the way I played. "
Tags:beltran, zach wheeler, san francisco giants, st louis cardinals, blue jays
The Mets were about to the Beltran negotiations, their star outfielder, to San Francisco Giants in exchange for top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler, according to two baseball officials reported on the agreement. The Mets will also include an undisclosed amount of cash to help cover the remaining $ 18.5 million salary this season Beltran.
Beltran, who has a full no-trade clause, can not formally approve the trade until 24 hours after they agreed. But barring a last minute problem, the agreement represents a win for the Mets, who desperately needed a high-level perspective to enhance their farm system.
Wheeler, a 21-year-old right-hander, was the sixth overall pick of 2009 fans. He was ranked by Baseball America as the Giants' second-best prospect and the best prospect in baseball entering 55th 2011. It was almost like the Mets could expect to receive for Beltran, who will be a free agent this winter.
Neither the Mets or the Giants officially announced the deal, but Beltran's absence from the lineup on Wednesday made clear a trade was in the works. A Mets spokesman said Beltran stopped by Great American Ballpark, when the club was closed to reporters and left before the game. Is expected to join the Giants on Thursday in Philadelphia.
Before Wednesday's game, Beltran jersey still hung in his locker. A card with your name and a bottle of Quinta do Vesuvio were left on his chair. The night before, after Tuesday's game, Beltrán had the whole team to a restaurant specializing in prime meats in what amounted to a farewell dinner.
"For me personally, it's a sad day, because I love Carlos," the pitcher said RADickey. "I think it's a great teammate. I think it's a fantastic guy. And it is a valuable piece of a puzzle that is trying to win."
The Mets had been in talks with the Giants, Braves, Phillies, Rangers and Red Sox, among other equipment, for over a week on trade Beltran. There was skepticism within the industry about whether the Mets would be able to land a prospect the caliber of Wheeler. But the general manager Sandy Alderson Wheeler coveted, according to a person familiar with the matter, and held out until the Giants agreed to part with him.
At 52-51, the Mets entered Wednesday 7 1 / 2 games in the NL wild card. With his fine farm system at higher levels, the need to trade Beltran to a prospectus was evident. But it was also bittersweet.
"There will be some people who will lose Carlos Beltran in this team," said manager Terry Collins. When asked what he would tell Beltran at the end of the day, Collins said, "Good luck. I feel you go. Thanks for everything you did. Thank you for everything you are."
Beltran signed a seven-year, $ 119 million contract with the Mets before the 2005 season. With Pedro Martínez, was one of the faces of the Mets call, indicating their return to prominence. It is left as one of the best offensive and defensive players in franchise history.
His .869 on-base plus slugging percentage ranks fourth all-time team list (minimum 3,000 plate appearances). In the center, who won three Gold Glove awards
"We're talking probably one of the best all-around players the Mets have had," said former general manager Omar Minaya, who signed Beltran. "The desired effect of winning championships, did not work, let's be honest. It was not. But that is not Carlos."
Many fans seem to disagree with that. Fair or not, Beltran became the embodiment of all that ailed the Mets in a given year. When the Mets lost the Series 2006 National League Championship will close the season strikeout Beltran, in a corner now infamous Adam Wainwright, who was remembered.
When it collapsed in late 2007 and 2008, Beltrán low profile behavior was seen as typifying a team that seemed to lack the passion and the dust of the Phillies. In 2009 and 2010, knee injuries reflects the problems the Mets' general health.
But in an interview this week, Beltran appeared to be at peace with his legacy in Flushing.
"I do not play to be appreciated," he said. "I play seriously, do the best you can. I know my colleagues appreciate the things I've done. The fans, who have a preference over the players. I have some fans that like the way I played. I have Some fans did not like the way I played. "
Tags:beltran, zach wheeler, san francisco giants, st louis cardinals, blue jays
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