UNCLUTCH & MOODY (Amazin' Avenue)
And so, the Carlos Beltran era ends in New York. I've already written enough about his time here, and now it's time to focus on the future. Before this season, fans were content to let Beltran play out his contract and let him walk, and if he was able to fetch a prospect in return at the trade deadline, all the better. His play made him one of the most desirable pieces at the deadline this year, and Alderson was able to pry one of San Francisco's top prospects (a power pitcher, no less!) in return, which is very exciting.
It was nice to see Lucas Duda, whom Terry Collins said would get the bulk of playing time with Beltran gone, step up and hit a homer last night, but even more encouraging was the play of David Wright, who has been just great since coming off the disabled list, batting almost .500 with two homers and 11 RBI in the six games since he's been back. Best of all, he's comfortable with two strikes and hitting with power to right field, which is a good indication that...
Even Mike Pelfrey was good, going the distance and only allowing 2 runs. Anyone could have waved off a bad performance last night, and understood a team letdown. Instead they won't out and put up an eight spot. Good to see.
Sweep today plz.
I for one refuse to blame beltran
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