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This is a nice looking breaking ball. Good luck, Zach, or Zack, or Zax, or whatever your name is.

More than likely, Wheeler for Beltran

Published by on July 27, 2011 | 27 Responses

What the Giants have done by acquiring Carlos Beltran is go into an all-in, win-now mode. While Beltran is likely the best bat available, and perhaps the best player available, he is purely a two-month rental that will likely depart at the end of the season. But, at least for a couple of months, the Giants will have their Killer… Read more →

The main reason I've provided this graph comparing Beltra, Upton and Torres is because it looks funny.

To B, or not to B

Published by on July 27, 2011 | 5 Responses

In this case, the Bs being B.J. Upton and Carlos Beltran. The first thing you have to ask yourself is this: Is either of these players worth a top prospect? The point is debatable. Regardless, I think both players are going to fetch one, if moved. The latest on the Beltran front is that he may not fetch a top… Read more →