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Two Year Deal, $26 million total.
I do like the addition in the sense of who else will you add? It's an upgrade for them. My worry is which Beltran will they get? The talk around New York was how people were amazed with Beltran's play last year, finishing with a .300/.385/.500 line. It's probably his best combined line in a full season since 2006, and before that, 2003.
Beltran, a switch-hitting outfielder, agreed to a two-year, $26-million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday night. Mozeliak described how the club sees the six-time All-Star as a potential No. 2 hitter, ahead of thumpers Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman.
The deal, according to sources familiar with the negotiations, also includes a no-trade clause. Beltran brings a desired sock to the Cardinals' lineup and adds needed depth to the outfield.
He is the first player who wasn't already with the Cards to get a multi-year deal during Mozeliak's tenure, and his $13-million average salary is the highest in years for a player who has not been with the organization before.
The deal, according to sources familiar with the negotiations, also includes a no-trade clause. Beltran brings a desired sock to the Cardinals' lineup and adds needed depth to the outfield.
He is the first player who wasn't already with the Cards to get a multi-year deal during Mozeliak's tenure, and his $13-million average salary is the highest in years for a player who has not been with the organization before.
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