en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/692910 Comments by bottomlinesox http://firebrandal.com/2009/10/26/could-creative-thinking-lead-to-beltran.html#IDComment40703849 I'll have to look at the stats, but I really don't know why we're all so concerned about Ellsbury's defense... he seems pretty darn good to me and he's till improving... If I had to choose between trading the entire farm for Beltran or A-Gon... I'd choose A-Gon in heartbeat. Beltran's contract would be up quicker than a 5-year deal with Bay or Holliday, but he's on the back nine. If you're gonna sign an aging OF I say go the FA path and look at Dye and Abreu - don't trade all the kids. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:08:14 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2009/10/26/could-creative-thinking-lead-to-beltran.html#IDComment40703849 http://firebrandal.com/2009/10/26/could-creative-thinking-lead-to-beltran.html#IDComment40700418 1. Beltran missed July and Aug due to injury this season. 2. Bay actually has a better career OPS (.896 to .856) and an almost identical career BA (.280 to .283). 3. Both guys are 30 HR, 100 RBI guys when surrounded by good offenses, but does Bay get the edge after proving he can play in Boston? Bottom Line: Bay will turn 32 in Sept 2010... Beltran will turn 33 in April 2010... Beltran is not injury prone, but he does worry me. Bay is more expensive in the long run, but I think he's worth it. That said, if the prices get too high on Bay and Holliday, Beltran is a good option... unless the Mets ask for too much in return. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:08 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2009/10/26/could-creative-thinking-lead-to-beltran.html#IDComment40700418