Where will Beltran land?

CommishJoe · 01-06-2005, 10:12 AM

With talks heating up, I was wondering where everyone thought he would land.

CMH · 01-06-2005, 10:22 AM

If the Astros don't go up to 100 million, Beltran is going to the Mets.

Despite the losing over there, I think as a player you have to feel like the team has the right general manager in place to make them contenders quickly. And in the NL East, that can happen in a heartbeat with just a couple of right moves.

I don't see the Tigers being serious unless everyone else just dropped out. They're just dropping their name in in hopes something goes seriously wrong for everyone else.

The Cubs don't have a chance unless they can get Sosa off their hands. Since that's not happening, Beltran to Chicago is not happening.

I doubt the Yankees will even seriously consider Beltran unless he buys into being a Yankee. It's true what the Daily News reported. There's no way the Yanks are going to pay Beltran more than ARod or Jeter and there is definitely no way the Yanks want to feel the sting of Giambi again.

cinredsfan2000 · 01-06-2005, 10:38 AM

As long as he dont go the evil empire of Darth steinbrener i dont care.

CommishJoe · 01-06-2005, 10:49 AM

I am going to weigh in and say the Astros. I know it will kill Boras to refuse the highest offer from the Mets, but I truly think that Beltran wants to play in HOU, and Boras is just using everyone else to try to drive up the price they pay.

Arlie Rahn · 01-06-2005, 12:01 PM

Since when did a guy who is coming off a "career year" of .267 - 38 - 104 become worth $16 mil per season for 7 years?

UngratefulDead · 01-06-2005, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlie Rahn

Since when did a guy who is coming off a "career year" of .267 - 38 - 104 become worth $16 mil per season for 7 years?

Since the Yankees and the Mets expressed interest.

UngratefulDead · 01-06-2005, 12:09 PM

dola,

Those misleading postseason numbers might have helped too.

Mike D · 01-06-2005, 12:09 PM

Since that guy was on a tear in the playoffs and GM's percieve that he's "clutch".

jnshmoo · 01-06-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommishJoe

With talks heating up, I was wondering where everyone thought he would land.

What is the destination listed on his ticket?

Joshv02 · 01-06-2005, 12:20 PM

I think he is worth somewhere on the order of $15mm a year, maybe a bit more. There are few players with his offense who can give plus defense and plus baserunning.

But, not 5 years from now.

phenom · 01-06-2005, 12:21 PM

I'm surprised the Tigers haven't already offered 7/$122

Melo · 01-06-2005, 12:22 PM

Gut feeling is that he's a Met. Based on past performance, he isn't worth that kind of money but he is just entering his prime. Mets are starting their own TV network in 2006 so i can see them loading up to make a big splash. Word is after Beltran, they'll still go for Delgado.

CMH · 01-06-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melo

Gut feeling is that he's a Met. Based on past performance, he isn't worth that kind of money but he is just entering his prime. Mets are starting their own TV network in 2006 so i can see them loading up to make a big splash. Word is after Beltran, they'll still go for Delgado.

I'm sure the Mets realize that if they sign Beltran, Delgado is saying yes.

We might even have the two work together with Pedro in agreeing to bring the entire Latin flavor to New York.

It would be huge for the Mets to have all three Latin players in New York.

1. Fans will stop wearing Red Sox caps.
2. The Mets will start to draw 3 million fans a game again. Seriously.

Anachronism · 01-06-2005, 01:09 PM

Toronto.

Because there are no rules against dreaming.

Operation Shutdown · 01-06-2005, 01:22 PM

On his head.

sixto · 01-06-2005, 01:23 PM

No Phillies option????

rudel.dietrich · 01-06-2005, 01:30 PM

Beltran and his wife both like Houston so that is a little added weight for them.
I almost want to see the Mets get him so I can see the Braves pound on them again. I wonder when the Mets are going to learn that throwing money at a problem is no way to solve it.

FastLane · 01-06-2005, 01:31 PM

I think it will be a dead heat between the Mets and the 'Stros....but, I fear the Mets will be able to outbid, and therefore, acquire Beltran.

But, really, a full season in Houston from Carlos would be nice to see.

Melo · 01-06-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YankeePride

I'm sure the Mets realize that if they sign Beltran, Delgado is saying yes.

We might even have the two work together with Pedro in agreeing to bring the entire Latin flavor to New York.

It would be huge for the Mets to have all three Latin players in New York.

1. Fans will stop wearing Red Sox caps.
2. The Mets will start to draw 3 million fans a game again. Seriously.

Omar is already pushing the latin flavor, pointing out to Beltran all the latinos who populate the front office and coaching staff; Manuel, Bernazard, etc.

My guess is the Mets will have Merengue Night once a month rather than just once all season.

UngratefulDead · 01-06-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melo

My guess is the Mets will have Merengue Night once a month rather than just once all season.

As in the egg-white cookies?

View Poll Results: Where will Beltran land?
Astros	17	19.54%
Cubs	12	13.79%
Mets	43	49.43%
Tigers	2	2.30%
Yankees	6	6.90%
Other (please explain)	7	8.05%
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01-06-2005, 10:12 AM	#1
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Where will Beltran land? With talks heating up, I was wondering where everyone thought he would land. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

01-06-2005, 10:49 AM	#4
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	I am going to weigh in and say the Astros. I know it will kill Boras to refuse the highest offer from the Mets, but I truly think that Beltran wants to play in HOU, and Boras is just using everyone else to try to drive up the price they pay. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

01-06-2005, 12:01 PM	#5
Arlie Rahn All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 564	Since when did a guy who is coming off a "career year" of .267 - 38 - 104 become worth $16 mil per season for 7 years? __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

01-06-2005, 12:09 PM	#8
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	Since that guy was on a tear in the playoffs and GM's percieve that he's "clutch". __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

01-06-2005, 10:22 AM	#2
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	If the Astros don't go up to 100 million, Beltran is going to the Mets. Despite the losing over there, I think as a player you have to feel like the team has the right general manager in place to make them contenders quickly. And in the NL East, that can happen in a heartbeat with just a couple of right moves. I don't see the Tigers being serious unless everyone else just dropped out. They're just dropping their name in in hopes something goes seriously wrong for everyone else. The Cubs don't have a chance unless they can get Sosa off their hands. Since that's not happening, Beltran to Chicago is not happening. I doubt the Yankees will even seriously consider Beltran unless he buys into being a Yankee. It's true what the Daily News reported. There's no way the Yanks are going to pay Beltran more than ARod or Jeter and there is definitely no way the Yanks want to feel the sting of Giambi again.

01-06-2005, 12:09 PM	#7
UngratefulDead Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,415	dola, Those misleading postseason numbers might have helped too.

01-06-2005, 12:20 PM	#10
Joshv02 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: , " Posts: 3,082	I think he is worth somewhere on the order of $15mm a year, maybe a bit more. There are few players with his offense who can give plus defense and plus baserunning. But, not 5 years from now. __________________ Brookline Maccabees. RIP

01-06-2005, 12:21 PM	#11
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,768	I'm surprised the Tigers haven't already offered 7/$122 __________________ reported

01-06-2005, 12:22 PM	#12
Melo All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Where the baned reside Posts: 1,428	Gut feeling is that he's a Met. Based on past performance, he isn't worth that kind of money but he is just entering his prime. Mets are starting their own TV network in 2006 so i can see them loading up to make a big splash. Word is after Beltran, they'll still go for Delgado.

01-06-2005, 01:09 PM	#14
Anachronism All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great White North Posts: 945	Toronto. Because there are no rules against dreaming. __________________ "Ruth did it on Beer and Hotdogs..."

01-06-2005, 01:22 PM	#15
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	On his head. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

01-06-2005, 01:23 PM	#16
sixto Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,262	No Phillies option????

01-06-2005, 01:30 PM	#17
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Beltran and his wife both like Houston so that is a little added weight for them. I almost want to see the Mets get him so I can see the Braves pound on them again. I wonder when the Mets are going to learn that throwing money at a problem is no way to solve it.

01-06-2005, 01:31 PM	#18
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	I think it will be a dead heat between the Mets and the 'Stros....but, I fear the Mets will be able to outbid, and therefore, acquire Beltran. But, really, a full season in Houston from Carlos would be nice to see. __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko