THE LATEST BELTRAN RUMOR

There are a few teams after Carlos Beltran.  The Yankees are one of them. The end.  Seriously, there is really nothing more going on. Don't believe the hype... it's bullshit.  It's a race for a 36 year old that probably couldn't hack the New York media for a second around.  That's my opinion. That being said, I like Beltran, but we already have a crowded outfield and plenty of young talent that can also come up to assist.  I mean, I would have liked Beltran on the Yankees back in 2007, but are we really going to do this now in 2013?

Sure, Carlos can hit, but I would prefer the Yankees to first jump out and get some pitching and catching.  That should be the priority. 

Right now, according to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald:

Heard the #RedSox have had "serious dialogue" with free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran
— Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) November 19, 2013

So what does it all mean? Where are the Yankees in this? Are we awake? The last legitimate report about the Yankees wanting Beltran was back on November 12th.  It's the 20th if anyone doesn't have a calender handy.  Lately, and lately meaning "the last few years", this is the Yankees MO... "wait too long to pursue players, and later admit that they weren't ever 'serious" to cover their sluggish ass.'"  

Don't believe me? They pretty much just did that with Javier Lopez, the lefty reliever from the Giants who we just 3 days ago had a "serious" dialog with, only to read yesterday that Lopez is expected to re-sign with the Giants any minute. Read HERE.

We need to wake up... seriously.

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