millbank Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Carlos Beltran is free to sign with team of his choice as he did not agree with Astro's by midnight....... The fan new york says, both Astros and Puerto Rico televison say he will sign with Mets Carlos Beltran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Carlos Beltran is free to sign with team of his choice as he did not agree with Astro's by midnight....... The fan new york says, both Astros and Puerto Rico televison say he will sign with Mets Carlos Beltran 198985[/snapback] I feel bad for the Astros. By all accounts, they never had a chance. In an interview I heard tonight with the Stros GM, they have not been permitted to speak with Beltran since December 22! Moreover, they were not permitted to meet with him in Peurto Rico at all. Yet, the freakin' Mets have met with him at least once there and have been speaking with him regularly. The Stros GM said they were sort of barraged by a bunch of last minute complexities that almost seems intentional on Boras' part. I think the reason is obvious. Boras wants his client to sign the biggest deal, period and in the biggest market. It doesn't matter that based on the difference in taxation between New York and Texas that the deals that were last quoted were virtually identical. I think Boras kept Beltran in PR where the Stros couldn't sell him on the organization and the city as additional reasons to stay with the Stros. For Boras, it is and will always be all about the money. I hate the MF! I am a Red Sox fan first, but living here in Houiston I am also an Astros fan and I hate to see them played with like this. I wish they had blown Beltran off from the beginning. They would have been better served improving their rotation, their bullpen and improvoing their roster with players now long off the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 The fan new york says, both Astros and Puerto Rico televison say he will sign with Mets 198985[/snapback] Then he's a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Then he's a fool. 199021[/snapback] Yeah right what the hell is the guy thinking go to the dead end street called the New York Mets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Yeah right what the hell is the guy thinking go to the dead end street called the New York Mets. 199023[/snapback] You tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 You tell me. 199024[/snapback] $ or he really wants to meet Petey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Any place Beltran goes is no longer a dead end street. The guy is a franchise player. Too bad for the 'Stros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 more on Beltran: Despite a record contract offer from the Astros, free agent Carlos Beltran will not play for the team next season. Beltran, the 27-year-old center fielder who helped the Astros to their first playoff series win and captivated the city's baseball fans with his amazing array of skills, turned down the biggest contract in Astros history just a few minutes before an 11 p.m. Saturday deadline and chose to sign with the New York Mets. "It slipped through our fingers in the last, last few minutes," said Astros owner Drayton McLane, who was told by Beltran's agent that Beltran was finalizing his deal with the Mets. "It was just some sticking points. It should never, never have gotten to this." - Its to bad there was not a way for him to stay in Kansas City really, time will tell if Beltran is stupid, Omar Minaya is a very capable baseball person who if he is left alone to do the job will do it very well and have the Mets a winner soon enough. Interestingly if they get Beltran signed its said Carlos Delgado is next , they are going to have beefed up team they will be very tough in east next season . Carlos Beltran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Carlos Beltran is free to sign with team of his choice as he did not agree with Astro's by midnight....... The fan new york says, both Astros and Puerto Rico televison say he will sign with Mets Carlos Beltran 198985[/snapback] His agent scott boras is asking for 100 million. Greedy Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 My Mets hopefully will sign him.....He's a franchise player.....and they might not stop there....Carlos Delgado is also in the crosshairs even if they sign Beltran. How sweet would that be Mets fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 He and his agent are morons. The Mets may compete with the Bisons for the AAA championship next year! The Astros would have made the playoffs in the National League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Whazzamatta? You Skank fans aint getting a new toy this year? Wittle Wandy isnt enough to keep all you wittle boys satwisfied in your pwaypwens? Spoiled brats. Let someone ELSE eat from the buffet table, you bunch of fat, gluttonous slobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I'm happy he is not going to the Yanks. I wish he would have stayed with the Astros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 He's going to be a Met! GO METS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Then he's a fool. Speaking from experience. I see. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Whazzamatta? You Skank fans aint getting a new toy this year? Wittle Wandy isnt enough to keep all you wittle boys satwisfied in your pwaypwens? Spoiled brats. Let someone ELSE eat from the buffet table, you bunch of fat, gluttonous slobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 he's going to the mets to be with Anna Benson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Oasis Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Yankees fans are just upset and can't vent their frustration in the right place. Blame gluttonous George boys! Until the Yankees go back to developing their team like they did when they won their rings instead of overpaying for every steroid freak and/or aging "superstar" they will never win the World Series again. They may make the playoffs, but are doomed to be exposed in embarrassing fashion just like the last 4 years. No heart (ARod, Giambi, Vazquez, etc, etc) will never equal the quality team players they had in Brosius, Oneill, younger Tino, etc. Sorry guys, but get used to the disappointment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Yankees fans are just upset and can't vent their frustration in the right place. Blame gluttonous George boys! Until the Yankees go back to developing their team like they did when they won their rings instead of overpaying for every steroid freak and/or aging "superstar" they will never win the World Series again. They may make the playoffs, but are doomed to be exposed in embarrassing fashion just like the last 4 years. No heart (ARod, Giambi, Vazquez, etc, etc) will never equal the quality team players they had in Brosius, Oneill, younger Tino, etc. Sorry guys, but get used to the disappointment! 199094[/snapback] Don't kid yourselves. If George wanted him you know he'd get him. Hey Im glad the Mets are spending money. It's nice to see them going shopping without coupons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 He's going to be a Met!GO METS! 199079[/snapback] I'm still holding my breath, but...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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