I can still see him caught flatfooted, looking at an Adam Wainwright curveball for strike three and the end of what seemed like such a promising season in 2006.
Now, almost 5 years removed from that unforgettable moment in time Carlos Beltran has become the Leader of The Mets. He is healthy, happy and productive. Where would the Mets be without his consistent play and his presents in the club house?
If Jose Reyes is the motor of this team, Carlos Beltran has been the team's model of professionalism. This is not something to be overlooked. The Mets are one game over 500 and on a top heavy with youth team, his professionalism has rubbed off on the young Mets.
A lot has been said about the pluses and minuses of trading Beltran. I do not see the Mets getting much back for him. First he has a very large contract. So large, if The Mets do trade him they will probable have to eat a large part of that contract. At best they might get some draft choices or minor prospects. They will not be getting someone who can play right field daily. I do not believe The Mets will receive any immediate help from anyone they trade.
I think, unless the Mets nose dive over next two weeks they keep their leader for the rest of the season and if they can sign him to a one year contract with incentives and option for two I would do it.
I don't think given the opportunity again Carlos takes that third strike.
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