Why are Carlos Beltran's SB numbers down?

[Stu]

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I was honestly a little bit concerned when the Mets picked him up in FA. At times in Boston, while he was a very good pitcher, he seemed a little bit un-motivated. He seemed like a completely different pitcher the closer he got to 100 pitches.. so far in NY he's been the exact opposite of everything I've feared. He's been jovial, motivated, and a leading candidate for the Cy Young so far.

Pedro got a bad rap towards the end of his career in Boston. For some reason, many viewed him as unreliable but when you look at his stats, he's been as good as any pitcher in baseball over the last 10 or so years.

Pedro's '99 and '00 seasons rank as 2 of the best seasons ever. He is one of my all-time favorite Sox players and is probably the best pitcher I will ever see. The Mets are lucky to have a pitcher of his caliber, even if it is towards the end of his career. I think most people would be hard pressed to name 5 pitchers they'd rather have over Pedro Martinez.

[poster]

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I don't think he'll have the kind of SB numbers he did in KC regardless of how he feels. You have to think, in KC, he was either the leadoff or number two hitter. A number three hitter won't get as many chances to steal in the first place.

That is a good point Chaos. How are you anyways? I think he should bat 2nd like he did in Houston. He was a terror at the end of the year and in the playoffs. Looking at their lineup though they might not have anyone else to bat 3rd or fourth if he isnt there. It would be a waste to neglect his SB abilty.

[dce1228]

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That is a good point Chaos. How are you anyways? I think he should bat 2nd like he did in Houston. He was a terror at the end of the year and in the playoffs. Looking at their lineup though they might not have anyone else to bat 3rd or fourth if he isnt there. It would be a waste to neglect his SB abilty.

I agree. If I were the Mets this would be my line-up...

Cameron, Beltran, Floyd, Piazza, Wright, Reyes, Mientkewskiwich, Matsui...

I'd even consider swapping Wright and Piazza. David Wright kicks ***.

[poster]

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I agree. If I were the Mets this would be my line-up...

Cameron, Beltran, Floyd, Piazza, Wright, Reyes, Mientkewskiwich, Matsui...

I'd even consider swapping Wright and Piazza. David Wright kicks ***.

Ya I wish the Cubs would have made the Sammy for Floyd trade now, and yes David Wright is quite the player. FInally the Mets developed a offensive player. Ya I just cant see Beltran not stealing, he needs to bat 2nd.

[Chaos81]

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That is a good point Chaos. How are you anyways?

Woo-hoo, woo-hoo, I made a good point. Sorry, I'm a little strange what can I say. I'm doing pretty good. Ready for football to start thought.

Looking at their lineup though they might not have anyone else to bat 3rd or fourth if he isnt there. It would be a waste to neglect his SB abilty.

Hmmm...you could be right. I don't know, haven't payed much attention to the Mets. I do agree with you they need to move him up to second though.

[jrivera34]

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Beltran seems like a tough guy to dislike, even if he is struggling. What I want to know is how much Met fans love Pedro?

This has become Pedro's team. I have to get out to see this guy pitch in person one day. He is one of those great talents you have to see live at least one time.

I have always liked him and I thought (and obviously still think) the Mets got the best available pitcher on the market this year. Did we over pay? Maybe. But it was one of the best FA pick ups the Mets EVER made.

[dieselboy]

Re: Why are Carlos Beltran's SB numbers down?

Or he is pulling a Vlad.