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3 reasons why Carlos Beltran is worth a top-tier prospect

The Mets, who are currently taking offers for Carlos Beltran, are reportedly holding out for a top-tier prospect in exchange for the 34 year-old slugger who is in the final year of a seven-year, $119 million deal. There are three big reasons why Carlos deserves to be traded for a top prospect, and here they …

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Morning recap: Mets lose 4-2, finish west coast trip 4-3

The Mets dropped to 46-45 last night in San Francisco, the last game before the All-Star break. Notable performances: Mike Pelfrey- (L, 5-8) 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 5 SO Justin Turner-4-5, 2 2B, RBI Lucas Duda- 1-3, 3B (yes, a triple) Carlos Beltran- 0-4, 3 SO, BB Notes: The Mets hung …

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Morning Reaction: Mets lose to Giants 3-1

Last night, the Giants beat the Mets 3-1. Notable performances: Chris Capuano- (L, 8-8) 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO, 105 pitches, 62 strikes Daniel Murphy- 1-4, 2B, RBI Carlos Beltran- 1-2, 2 BB, R Notes: Despite having arguably the worst season of his career, Tim Lincecum shut down the Mets …

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Carlos Beltran has defied the odds and produced for the Mets

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Early in spring training, Carlos Beltran was looking like a player who could miss half the season. He hurt one knee, and then hurt the other because he was using it too much to make up for the first injury.Terry Collins took it very slow with Beltran, only playing him in three spring games. He …

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Should the Mets keep Carlos Beltran?

Buster Olney tweeted this earlier  about Carlos Beltran: Is trading Beltran really going to be worth it? It’s not a trade that will save the Mets a ton of money because they would have to eat the majority of the $9 million or so still owed to him, and they probably won’t get any decent …

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Starting Over: Who will be the first to be traded by Sandy Alderson?

As the trade deadline approaches, we are all wondering whi the Mets will trade and when they will be traded. Here is who I think will be traded first. 1. Francisco Rodriguez- That ominous vesting option is approaching and the Mets have to act now. K-Rod has 33 games finished, just 22 away from the …

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