Carlos Beltran is one of the best center fielders in the league, he is the quintessential five tool player, but at 32 y/o and coming off a knee injury that cost him most of the season, it would be irresponsible to not consider trading him.However, the Mets could not get in return equal value for what Beltran means to this team and they don't have a clear cut replacement in the field or at the plate. Beltran has increased his value to this team by becoming a clubhouse leader and has really become irreplaceable to this current core. There is no coincidence that since he went on the DL, June 22nd, the team fell apart, but coming off the injury his value wouldn't be high enough to garner a major package. It has seemed a bit odd that Beltran, who has two years remaining on his contract, would risk surgery by coming back at the end of a meaningless season. If Beltran was in a walk year or it was near the trade deadline, you would think he was auditioning for other teams but that&#...
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