Comments on: The End Of The Carlos Beltran Era http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:39:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Nathan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136499 Nathan Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:36:56 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136499 I was not all that thrilled with Beltran’s signing but I was proven dead wrong he has performed admirably during his tenure and I for one would be open to resigning him for a three year deal to play right.

]]> By: Met Maniac http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136429 Met Maniac Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:09:21 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136429 No doubt Beltran has gotten a raw deal. It happened almost instantly when the media sarted accusing Minaya of targetting Latino ballplayers. Then you had idiots like Francesa and Beningo who had an obvious hatred of the guy right from the word go, pushing their agendas. I feel bad for the guy, and wish him the best going forward.

]]> By: kevin http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136420 kevin Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:40:53 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136420 After a day of reading the same old stuff on my Mets web surfing ritual, this post was the cream of the crop. I do believe that much of the negativity starts with the media and some fans just suck it all up instead of drawing their own conclusions about the team or players. I’ve been a big Beltran fan even before he became a Met, and it will be sad to see him go. I hope he has a big year and goes out on top.

]]> By: tlagee http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136401 tlagee Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:59:37 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136401 Really good post Joe – this should be the bar set for any other opinion piece. Well done!

]]> By: Marla Hooch http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136383 Marla Hooch Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:38:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136383 The fact is he DID play many times when not 100% and that surgery he had last January was a direct result of the Mets inept Medical Staff. That was major surgery that should have been done at least 6 mons earlier or more, but didn’t.

So not sure what tract record you’re following.

]]> By: Shamsky http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136322 Shamsky Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:59:46 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136322 This was a great post Joe, one of your finest moments in my opinion. Ignore tha haters who are always trying to ruin the season for all of us devoted Mets fans.

]]> By: Andy http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136316 Andy Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:40:30 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136316 The last time Mets had 2 CFers in same OF didn’t turn out too well..(see Mike Cameron) ..I’m inclined to follow the conspiracy/selfish theory especially considering Beltran’s track record of not involving the Mets in such minutiae as last January’s surgery or his unwillingness to play if not 100%. The fact that he realizes his knee is not healthy enough for him to be as productive as a CFer in his Free Agent walk yea and “wants” to move to RF for the sake of the team is, in my opinion, simply a smokescreen thrown up in his effort to generate enough of a second half after he’s traded to warrant another big MLB payday (FA Contract elsewhere)

]]> By: Metstheory22 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136294 Metstheory22 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:56 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136294 Great post and follow up up by everyone. Carlos is simply the BEST CF we have ever had.

]]> By: russell Zanca http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136289 russell Zanca Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:11:33 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136289 May this benefit the Mets despite the hazards of RF.

Great art., Joe!

]]> By: Metsie http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136282 Metsie Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136282 I certainly don’t know where this beltran is not a team player crap started but as most crap that gets posted around here it was a pretty baseless accusation.

Beltran despite being injured has always been a pretty solid teammate and lets point out he was the one to slide in hard in retaliation for the phillies taking out tejada last year.

I mean if that wasn’t enough to convince anyone then not even this will convince you!

The only bad thing you can say about beltran is he is not a leader in the mold of a Rollins who mobilizes the forces and gets them to perform but he didn’t get signed for that he got signed to hit and field the ball which he has done with the exception of last year when he was hurt. He risked hurting his knee even further in 2009 playing on a bad knee and that alone should have showed his dedication to the team.

I’m glad that the CF ppositional alignment has been handled and I applaud Beltran for handing the reigns to hit protoge!

Just wish the other haters would acknowledge the fact that beltran has been nothing BUT team thoughout his stay here and the fact he isn’t a leader would not be a problem if someone else actually was!

]]> By: Tomterrific http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136281 Tomterrific Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:42:25 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136281 Tremendous post, Joe!

]]> By: Mr North Jersey http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136246 Mr North Jersey Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:35:57 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136246 2 words,

well said.

:-D

]]> By: scottydoesn'tknow http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136243 scottydoesn'tknow Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:22:43 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136243 Joe,

I think this is one of the best posts you have ever written. You have summed up all of the sentiments I have had towards Carlos in one nice and tighty piece. When the Mets acquired Carlos Beltran, I was thrilled, absolutely thrilled, and at the time, bringing him in with Pedro Martinez made it seem like a championship was right around the corner. We got close, real close, and in the end, we really have no right to complain.

I always knew Beltran to be a gamer, a team first type of player, even before his recent act of humbleness. For years fans have been questioning his dedication to this team, questioning is injuries to be more mental then actual physical ailments; well I can hold my head up high knowing that I was not one of these fans. I knew Carlos was the type of player/human being that wanted to do everything in his power to help this ball club win. He played with a bad knee, he played after that dreadfull collision with Mike Cameron, he played sick, tired, and even with the media and fans asking for his trade.

Could Carlos have had better numbers with the Mets, sure. Could Carlos have been the franchise’s savior hitting that wicked pitch from Wainright, sure. But No One should dare question this man’s will to and dedication to the New York Mets. Carlos stood in there and answered the tough media questions, he stepped up and tried to carry this team when David and Delgado slumped. He made those miraculous catches that most of us took for granted, we were spoiled.

I will be sad to see him depart this team. His attitude and spirit should be posterized for all future Mets players to embody.

I think it would be an amazing tribute to Carlos if the Mets fans showed their appreciation for thier All-Star Centerfielder by really sounding off at his first at-bat in Citi Field this year. I’m not talking the typical opening game cheer, I’m talking about the 2-3 minutes, pause the game, tip the cap kind of cheer where it is so loud, that baseball must be put on hold.

The man deserves it, and there is a high probability that he might be traded before the deadline, so we may not ever get another fitting moment to show our appreciation to a great man.

I can proudly say that I am a dedicated Carlos Beltran fan. (And as soon as his Mets jersey goes on sale, boom, I’m buying one of those)

Good Luck this Year Carlos, I will be rooting for you in every at-bat!

GO METS!!!

]]> By: Berbalerbs http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136242 Berbalerbs Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:13:10 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136242 Really really nice piece, Joe. Can’t wait to see those two together in the outfield, hopefully for the entire year!

]]> By: srt http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136240 srt Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:08:18 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136240 Well said, Joe. I could not agree more.

I will never understand the mindset of the Beltran ‘haters’ and those that have labeled him selfish over the years. I predict Met fans across the board are going to miss him when he leaves and some will finally realize what we had, and possibly didn’t appreciate, while he was here.

]]> By: t agee http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136233 t agee Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:53:44 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136233 Great article, I could not possibly agree more. A very large segment of our fan base is always complaining about guys who actually do produce while defending the latest free agent bust with the oft used excuse of “well who else were we going to get to play (LF, 2B, C, RF, SP, or bullpen)

Sophisticated fans. Yeah right.

]]> By: Des http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136215 Des Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:33:52 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136215 Two humble center fielders are gracing the Mets roster right now. Kudos to both of them for their respect for the responsibility of the key outfield position, and for their respect for each other. We’re blessed.

As a footnote to the passing of the great Duke Snider, perhaps its helpful to remember that Dodgers fans gave Duke a hard time when he didn’t live up to their expectations. The Big Apple is a tough, sometimes loving, town.

]]> By: Kelly H http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/03/the-end-of-the-carlos-beltran-era.html#comment-136236 Kelly H Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:57:36 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=45401#comment-136236 Thanks for making me cry again Joe D. I’ve been pretty much speechless about this entire situation. I had no doubt he would handle it with grace and dignity like he always has. He’s already a legend in my mind. He made me fall in love with baseball, and for that he will always be my favorite. God Bless Carlos Beltran and may others learn how to be respectful and true to the game just like him. Now heres to 2011 – hes still a baseball player and still one of the best! Go get em Beltran baby!

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