Mets’ Beltrán won’t discuss role in Astros’ cheating scandal
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Beltrán refused to debate his function within the Houston Astros dishonest scandal, preferring to focus on his new function with the New York Mets.
“Today’s not about the Astros,” Beltrán mentioned Wednesday. “Today is about the Mets.”
Beltrán was employed by the Mets on Nov. 1, 2019, to interchange Mickey Callaway as supervisor. But the workforce introduced Beltrán’s departure the next Jan. 16 with out him managing a recreation.
Beltrán’s departure was introduced three days after he was the one Astros participant talked about by identify in Major League Baseball’s report that concluded that Houston broke guidelines by utilizing electronics to steal indicators en path to the 2017 World Series title.
“I felt like that was a moment that needed to happen and I moved on,” Beltrán mentioned.
He joined the Mets final week as a particular assistant to normal supervisor Billy Eppler. Beltrán mentioned he didn’t count on to return.
“No chance,” Beltrán mentioned. “No clue. That’s how the world goes round. … When this chance got here, it was a no brainer to say sure.”
Beltrán obtained 46.5% of votes in his first Hall of Fame poll look this 12 months, nicely in need of the wanted 75%. His function within the scandal seemingly impacted voters.
“I felt OK with it,” Beltrán mentioned. “I know that I went through a moment in my career that was tough. I also know I had some fans and now I don’t have those fans anymore. But at the end of the day, I have to live my life. I have to move on.”
Beltrán mentioned a number of golf equipment provided him alternatives to be an on-field coach this season. He sees his new function as a bridge between gamers and the entrance workplace, serving to gamers perceive the stress of taking part in in New York.
“They test you, they push you, but most importantly they push you to be better,” Beltrán mentioned.
Beltrán needs to be the mentor he didn’t have when he got here by way of Kansas City’s system.
“Because you didn’t have it, doesn’t mean you cannot give it,” Beltrán mentioned. “In my case, I really feel when you’re within the minor league system you want love. You want folks to care about you. That’s why I’m motivated. I’m motivated as a result of I didn’t have that individual, and I hope that I will be that individual for these youngsters.”
Now 45, the nine-time All-Star performed with the Mets from 2005-11 and is sixth on the workforce’s profession listing for homers (149) and RBIs (559). Beltrán was the 1999 AL Rookie of the Year with Kansas City. He additionally performed for San Francisco, St. Louis and the Yankees, ending with a .279 common, 435 homers and 312 bases.
Beltrán spent final season as a recreation analyst for the Yankees’ YES Network.
“That opportunity created this opportunity, because when you are in the game and you stay relevant, people get to see your face and get to see you around,” he said. “It’s hard for me to disappear for five years and say, ‘OK, I want to get back in the game.’ No chance. I would be a dinosaur. You have to speak the same language baseball is speaking today.”
Beltrán wouldn’t rule out turning into a supervisor.
“You can never say no when you love the game, and you love being around guys and being able to impact players and make careers better,” he mentioned. “At this point, I’m OK where I am, but later on I don’t know.”
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