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08:16 AM ET 07.19 | Even if acquired at the deadline, Carlos Beltran wouldn't come cheap. There are no shortage of suitors for [Beltran] as the trade deadline approaches. And the New York Mets are demanding top-notch young talent in return for the outfielder because they are willing to cover his remaining salary, according to a major league source. "From what I gather, they are asking a lot for him because they are willing to pick up all of his salary," the source told ESPNNewYork.com. Beltran is in the final season of a seven-year, $119 million contract. He is owed $18.5 million this season and has full no-trade protection. If Beltran is dealt at the July 31 trade deadline, he would still have nearly $6 million remaining on his contract.

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July 19, 2011 08:24 AM ET

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They only way the Mets can get prospects is to cover Beltran's salary.

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July 19, 2011 08:44 AM ET

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That would be an incentive for the smaller market teams but the larger market ones wouldn't care as 6 million doesn't mean a whole lot to teams like the Red Sox or Yankees. These guys have eaten worse contracts then that.

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July 19, 2011 08:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET 07.19 by Mongo Alex

That would be an incentive for the smaller market teams but the larger market ones wouldn't care as 6 million doesn't mean a whole lot to teams like the Red Sox or Yankees. These guys have eaten worse contracts then that.

Morning Mongo.

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July 19, 2011 08:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET 07.19 by clemtheslowson

Morning Mongo.

Morning Clem.

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July 19, 2011 08:49 AM ET

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The Red Sox need this guy or they're done!

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July 19, 2011 08:49 AM ET

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It's going to heat up around here for the next few days. We've been lucky so far.

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July 19, 2011 08:50 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET 07.19 by ChiSoxFan

The Red Sox need this guy or they're done!

Calm down there sparky.

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July 19, 2011 08:55 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET 07.19 by ChiSoxFan

The Red Sox need this guy or they're done!

I'm a Yankee fan, so it pains me to say this, but the Red Sox will be fine - with or without Beltran. Crawford will be back and the rest of the offense it clicking - just ask the O's last night. If anything, the Red Sox could use a pitcher. Either way, they are a playoff team.

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July 19, 2011 08:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET 07.19 by MacMucci

I'm a Yankee fan, so it pains me to say this, but the Red Sox will be fine - with or without Beltran. Crawford will be back and the rest of the offense it clicking - just ask the O's last night. If anything, the Red Sox could use a pitcher. Either way, they are a playoff team.

Your sarcasm sensor must be broken.

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July 19, 2011 08:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET 07.19 by clemtheslowson

It's going to heat up around here for the next few days. We've been lucky so far.

Agreed, concidering what a lot of the country has had to deal with. The nights have still be on the cool side up here and that's helped a lot.

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July 19, 2011 08:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET 07.19 by clemtheslowson

Calm down there sparky.

thanks, but I'll pass

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July 19, 2011 08:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 07.19 by ChiSoxFan

Your sarcasm sensor must be broken.

You need to go back to the old method of waving the flags then.

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July 19, 2011 08:58 AM ET

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I'd love to see the Red Sox release Drew, today and then put Reddick in RF to the deadline and see if he can handle it then look to trade on the 31st.

Reddick is already a huge improvement. You know you suck when you are pinch hit for by Darnell McDonald, as Drew was last night.

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July 19, 2011 08:59 AM ET

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hehehe

Morning Cat!

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July 19, 2011 08:59 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET 07.19 by Mongo Alex

You need to go back to the old method of waving the flags then.

takes the fun out of it. everyone is so serious. on yesterday's thread I said that the Red Sox need Ubaldo Jiminez and Jose Reyes otherwise they were toast and some Red Sox fan was like "our record is awesome man."

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July 19, 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Morning all.

BALLS!!!

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July 19, 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET 07.19 by Catwoman

hehehe

yeah, I had to borrow your phrase

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July 19, 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 07.19 by ChiSoxFan

takes the fun out of it. everyone is so serious. on yesterday's thread I said that the Red Sox need Ubaldo Jiminez and Jose Reyes otherwise they were toast and some Red Sox fan was like "our record is awesome man."

Beckham got me positive points yesterday. What the hell is up with that?