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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Beltran could be back soon?

8:40 EST - Update

Today, Jerry Manuel also confirmed that Carlos Beltran could begin taking part in minor league games within a week. He will likely start out in a DH role, then slowly progress to playing the field for a complete game. For the full ESPN New York story, click here

Original Post:

According to Craig Carton of WFAN, Beltran said he is currently running at about 80% and hopes to begin playing in extended spring training games this week.

http://www.metsblog.com/2010/06/01/news-beltran-running-at-80-percent/

IF true, this is good news. I could not make that IF big enough. Beltran adds depth to a line-up that is erratic to say the least. He could also allow for a platoon in RF, with Pagan and Francoeur. Bottom Line - I'll believe it when I see #15 at Citi Field.

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