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PHILADELPHIA -- Carlos Beltran waited for his turn in batting practice Sunday evening, and talked about his future. Beltran turns 36 on Wednesday, and as he acknowledged, you do start to think about legacy as you get older. Beltran has 2,081 car...

Blog | April 22, 2013

Carlos Beltran wants to secure his legacy, but it doesn't seem like that will happen in St. Louis. Buster Olney looks at what's next for Beltran after 2013.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

The Carlos Beltran trade didn't work out for the Giants, who surrendered their top pitching prospect for the veteran switch-hitter only to see him get hurt early in his tenure with the team. San Francisco was basically out of contention the last...

Blog | December 21, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the field of bidders to land Carlos Beltran has been cut down to five teams.

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2011

Buster Olney analyzes possible moves coming up at the MLB trade deadline, including where Carlos Beltran and B.J. Upton may land.

Blog | Conversation | July 28, 2011

The Atlanta Braves survived 19 innings and won Tuesday night, aided at the end by a terrible call. But in the big picture, the night was not good for the Braves, because they lost All-Star catcher Brian McCann -- an MVP candidate in the National Leag...

Blog | July 27, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the injury Tuesday night to Brian McCann has paved the way for Carlos Beltran to be traded to the Braves for one of their top pitching prospects.

Blog | Conversation | July 27, 2011

At a time when the Mets want a star prospect for Carlos Beltran and the Astros are looking for an enormous package of young players for Hunter Pence, someone like Reed Johnson is the Chevy amid the luxury lot. He's pounded left-handed pitchers t...

Blog | July 24, 2011

Buster Olney analyzes possible moves upcoming at the MLB trade deadline, including where Carlos Beltran and B.J. Upton may land.

Blog | Conversation | July 24, 2011

The Mets are right to feel that Carlos Beltran is the best available hitter on the trade market, considering his experience, and so it's understandable why they're telling other teams that they'd like a top prospect in return for him; ...

Blog | July 19, 2011

Carlos Beltran is clearly the top outfielder available on the trade market, but rival GMs believe Beltran's value is significantly less than what the Mets are indicating, because there is no consolation prize attached to him after he becomes a free agent.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2011

Buster Olney writes that there is currently a buyers' trade market for outfielders, with Jeff Francoeur and Carlos Beltran among several viable options for contenders.

Blog | Conversation | July 15, 2011

Before Sandy Alderson closed out his deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, he made one last round of calls to other teams, diligently checking to see which team would give him the best financial deal in the salary dump of Francisco Rodriguez. He would&#03...

Blog | July 14, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the New York Mets have many potential trade partners in a Carlos Beltran deal, as the outfielder's first-half performance has made him a good fit for several contenders. As a result, the Mets can afford to be selective.

Blog | Conversation | July 14, 2011

If you are Jeff Wilpon today and you are planning for the 2010 season, it really doesn't matter whether Carlos Beltran violated his contract by having knee surgery Wednesday. There may or may not be a grievance filed, and the Mets may or may not...

Blog | January 14, 2010

The Mets organization has had a rough year, between the financial questions surrounding their ownership, a litany of injuries and a rash of odd behavior in the front office. Now a star player admits he's had surgery. Buster discusses their options.

Blog | Conversation | January 14, 2010