http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/163 Recent articles about Carlos Delgado en-us The last time Carlos Delgado hit the open market, he signed a $52MM deal with the Florida Marlins. Five offseasons later, Delgado's in line for a considerably smaller deal and the Marlins are expected to spend more liberally. The Puerto Rican slugger is returning from hip surgery that may limit his ability to play the field. He'll face competition from free agent first basemen and designated hitters, most notably Adam LaRoche, Hideki Matsui and Vladimir Guerrero.Delgado has been a sli... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:45:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Discussion_Carlos_Delgado/1651857 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Discussion_Carlos_Delgado/1651857 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Discussion_Carlos_Delgado/1651857 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ecc65886e9d0584d30aaf2d5e7113d32b12bf1c/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_27_eebf.jpg I've been ruminating on Carlos Delgado since it was reported last week that the Orioles will be following his winter league performance to see if he might be a decent stopgap at first base next season. My first reaction was pretty dismissive. We're talking about a developing team adding a 37-year-old player who was limited to fewer than 100 at-bats last year because of a hip injury. What kind of message does that send? Mind you, that was my first reaction. My second reaction ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orioles_Carlos_Delgado/1618000 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orioles_Carlos_Delgado/1618000 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orioles_Carlos_Delgado/1618000 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/909c699aee218b7c6c3574b18eccd17d94dc1f2d/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_16_340c.jpg As I see it there are four issues in play with Carlos Delgado, which makes it understandable that their torn over what direction to take.1) They are going to be hard pressed to replace a healthy Delgado's production in the middle of the line-up.2) At 37 y/o his first two seasons with the Mets were plagued with nagging injuries and last year he lost the entire season, can Carlos remain healthy enough to be a productive player.3) Since 2006 Delgado has been the unofficial captain of this te... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:37:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_see_Delgado/1607018 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_see_Delgado/1607018 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_see_Delgado/1607018 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/f/4f4bc6f5b1bc929c19b742ce1ffa9bbec3c2812b/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_26_8cb0.jpg When Carlos Delgado was the only serious injury of the season and they believed that everyone would be returning sometime during the season, Audrey Huff was a name regularly linked to the Mets.But Huff ended up being traded to the Tigers, the Mets need a short time 1B and while they'd prefer a right handed platoon partner, at the right price Huff could be a solid answer.The Tigers have economic issues and despite trading for the veteran 1B they have decided not to pursue him.Huff is a 32 ... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Huff_wont_return_to_Detroit/1566057 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Huff_wont_return_to_Detroit/1566057 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Huff_wont_return_to_Detroit/1566057 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/f/4f4bc6f5b1bc929c19b742ce1ffa9bbec3c2812b/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_26_8cb0.jpg Omar Minaya isn't ruling out bringing back Carlos Delgado, in Sept. it seemed like a fore gone conclusion that Delgado would not return.But the Mets need to keep all there options open, especially with their dire need for power and lets not forget how Pedro embarrassed them this year.Pedro looked washed up in 2008 as a Met, so Omar kept tabs on him over the winter but never seemed interested in bringing him back. Pedro went on to look great as a Phillie and even took the time to rub it in... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:51:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_keep_a_close_eye_on_Delgado/1560886 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_keep_a_close_eye_on_Delgado/1560886 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_to_keep_a_close_eye_on_Delgado/1560886 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ecc65886e9d0584d30aaf2d5e7113d32b12bf1c/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_27_eebf.jpg No surprise here, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado seemed to be close friends during their time together here in NY. So when asked if he thought Delgado should return, of course, Beltran said yes. Beltran was in town for a charity event, while answering questions from reporters he told them that he visited Delgado at home and the big slugger will be playing winter ball to prove his health. Here's what Beltran said about Delgado returning..."But Delgado is a guy, that if he's hea... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beltran_supports_return_of_Delgado/1546077 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beltran_supports_return_of_Delgado/1546077 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beltran_supports_return_of_Delgado/1546077 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/13d5a8d849df733d83877ef8ed972ba3801519c7/small/beltran.jpg by Frank Franklin II - AP View full size photo » Note: I have enjoyed making small tributes/eulogies for various Mets when they leave - Marlon Anderson, Ramon Castro and Billy Wagner are some examples.  Carlos Delgado filed for free agency and it seems unlikely, but not totally out of the question, that he will return to the Mets for a variety of reasons.  What better way to "eulogize" Delgado than by channeling Sergeant Jay Landsm... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Carlos_Delgado/1536511 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Carlos_Delgado/1536511 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Carlos_Delgado/1536511 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ecc65886e9d0584d30aaf2d5e7113d32b12bf1c/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_27_eebf.jpg More photos » by Henny Ray Abrams - AP Whatddya say, Carlos? Interested in donning the orange and black? (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams) Browse more photos » MLB Trade Rumors has released its list of the top 50 free agents for 2010 along with predictions where each will end up. They give the Orioles one player on the list: Carlos Delgado. My first instict was, "Thanks, but no thanks." Delgado is old... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:27:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Predicts_Delgado_to_the_Orioles/1529846 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Predicts_Delgado_to_the_Orioles/1529846 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Predicts_Delgado_to_the_Orioles/1529846 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f78c548b6f1e677d2486a7fd4145509309170931/small/PicImg_Milwaukee_Brewers_at_3f5c.jpg The only reason Carlos Delgado was working so hard to return, was to audition for free agency and more then likely an American league team in need of a DH.As much as we need home run power it's simply too much of a risk for Omar to bring him back, especially in a make-it-or-break-it year. It's now being reported that Delgado will not return this season and has gone home for the off-season.While Jose Reyes situation isn't as clear cut, it does appear that his chances of returning t... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:58:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_done_Reyes_close_to_same/1247107 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_done_Reyes_close_to_same/1247107 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_done_Reyes_close_to_same/1247107 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/9273ac804a73acab90b9b038a3e78b6682b11d74/small/Philadelphia_Phillies_vs_1fbe.jpg After suffering yet another setback with his hip injury, Carlos Delgado will most likely miss the remainder of the season. Delgado told reporters that there is inflammation in his hip following some running last Saturday. The Mets first baseman had right hip surgery on May 19 and was originally expected to return in early August, but suffered a string of [...] Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:11:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Carlos_Delgado_Likely_Done_For_The_Season/1200097 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Carlos_Delgado_Likely_Done_For_The_Season/1200097 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Carlos_Delgado_Likely_Done_For_The_Season/1200097 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f78c548b6f1e677d2486a7fd4145509309170931/small/PicImg_Milwaukee_Brewers_at_3f5c.jpg I warned yesterday that the Mets could lull themselves into bringing back Carlos Delgado as their power bat next year. I expected that if Delgado looked good in the last two weeks the Mets would be tempted to re-sign the aging slugger.Apparently it hasn't taken Delgado even getting on the field, after seeing him taking batting practice and the thought that he may come cheaper then some of the bigger name free agents, seems to have Omar thinking about Delgado returning next season."We... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Delgado_could_return_for_2010/1151002 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Delgado_could_return_for_2010/1151002 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Delgado_could_return_for_2010/1151002 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/909c699aee218b7c6c3574b18eccd17d94dc1f2d/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_16_340c.jpg At the start of the season it appeared that 2009 would most definitely be Carlos Delgado’s last season in the Big Apple. Well as we wrap of the final month of the season, Delgado appears to be as good as gone, especially after missing a majority of the season after undergoing hip surgery. However, the idea [...] Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:40:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Case_To_Bring_Back_Carlos_Delgado/1150142 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Case_To_Bring_Back_Carlos_Delgado/1150142 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Case_To_Bring_Back_Carlos_Delgado/1150142 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/f/4f4bc6f5b1bc929c19b742ce1ffa9bbec3c2812b/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_26_8cb0.jpg Carlos Delgado was rehabbing in Florida, but that plan was put on hold after the 1B returned to NY and was diagnosed with a strained oblique. Delgado will miss a few weeks before he can continue his rehab, which almost ensures that he won't be traded prior to the Aug. 31st. deadline.This is why Delgado should not return, for the rest of his career he will be an injury risk and is now best suited for being a DH. Although, I'm concerned with how there going to replace his home run threa... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_suffers_a_set_back/977224 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_suffers_a_set_back/977224 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Delgado_suffers_a_set_back/977224 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/909c699aee218b7c6c3574b18eccd17d94dc1f2d/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_16_340c.jpg Good news on the injury front, both Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes are making progress towards returning.There is no time frame for either player to return but reports are, that they looked good during agility drills. Delgado is hitting in the batting cage and will report to PSL on Monday...Delgado took batting practice in an indoor cage for the first time since he had hip surgery May 19, and both he and Reyes went through agility drills before the Mets' win. Still, there's no set time... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:41:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Injury_Update_Carlos_Delgado_amp_Jose_Reyes/797584 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Injury_Update_Carlos_Delgado_amp_Jose_Reyes/797584 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Injury_Update_Carlos_Delgado_amp_Jose_Reyes/797584 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/909c699aee218b7c6c3574b18eccd17d94dc1f2d/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_16_340c.jpg I have a real issue with the belief that Omar knew Carlos Delgado had a hip condition and may be lost to injury.First of all, I thought it was a good idea for the Mets to pick-up Delgado's option and flip him to an AL team looking for a DH ( Angels) but when Omar kept him, I really couldn't blame him since the contract was cheap for what he provided last year. However, if he knew that the hip was an issue and still didn't bring in another bat, then I have to seriously question his... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_knew_Carlos_Delgado_would_go_down/771444 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_knew_Carlos_Delgado_would_go_down/771444 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Omar_knew_Carlos_Delgado_would_go_down/771444 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f78c548b6f1e677d2486a7fd4145509309170931/small/PicImg_Milwaukee_Brewers_at_3f5c.jpg