Carlos Beltran was cleared to play in games and will begin a rehab assignment with Brooklyn. I know many of us would like to see Beltran shut down for the season, just as a precaution, especially after the way injuries have occurred this year.But for Beltran I'm sure he doesn't want to go into the off-season with all these lingering questions, either he gets out there and rebuilds his confidence in his knee or realizes he needs surgery.If somehow Beltran gets out there and hurts himself on the field, regardless of the circumstances it will be a public relations nightmare for the Mets. The questions will be over whelming about why they aloud their star outfielder to return for meaningless games and was it to sell tickets in Sept. because their hurting financially...The Mets' All-Star center fielder, sidelined since June 22 with a bone bruise on his right knee, was examined yesterday by team medical director Dr. David Altchek and cleared to play without his knee brace. so...
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