On Wed, Jun 23, 2004 at 09:01:11PM -0000, dish8spoon5 wrote:
> Both the Houston Chronicle and the Astros website say that the Astros
> are one of the few teams actively pursuing KC CF Carlos Beltran. It
> seems serious, because Biggio has been taking ground balls at second
> base during practice. The rumored deal is Dotel to Oakland, who would
> trade prospects to KC, and KC would send us Beltran. Beltran would
> take over CF, Biggio to 2B, Kent to 3B, and Everett/Lamb to??? I
> would be interested to see how the rest of you feel about this
> possible trade, since he is a free agent at the end of the season,
> and a Scott Boras client.

I'd be for it. I mean it's movement. I'd hate to sit through the
season and not at least try to get things sparked. Beltran is
special. We aren't giving up the farm teams like with Randy
Johnson. Losing Dotel does hurt. Even though he has been shakey,
he's better than average for sure.

Having a real center fielder will help defensively tremendously.
Biggio is having a fine offensive year, but not defensively.
Beltran also provides another lefty to mix up in the lineup when
needed.

I'd vote for it.

jpc