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More Than One Reason Why Beltran Got Away

Posted February 04, 2012 on sfgiants.scout.com
PLAYERS: Carlos Beltran
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals

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Why didn't the Giants re-sign Carlos Beltran? The question continues to be asked.
Original Story: http://sfgiants.scout.com/2/1155738.html
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