I have no idea what happened with Carlos Beltran’s knee surgery other than that something sketchy is afoot. That much is almost certain.
I’ll resist weighing in until we have more details, but it strikes me as entertaining that the situation has given people all over the Internet more fodder to argue the same points they’ve always argued about Beltran.
Those that like Beltran point out that opting for surgery was a smart move; he understands his body and was making the decision that was in his best interest to get himself back on the field at full-strength so he could help his team win, and that clearly he’s right, and anyway, who would trust the Mets’ medical staff at this point?
Those that don’t like Beltran say it’s another example of a me-first whiner who only cares about his paycheck and his stats turning his back on the team, and besides, he struck out looking that one time.
I guess we’ll find out more on the 2 p.m. conference call with John Ricco.
Tedquarters 
The Mets need to tread carefully here. It’s not like their med staff has endeared themselves to the fan base that we’d be angry if Beltran didn’t trust them with his health.
Question is, is Beltran ever going to be healthy. He’s had gimpy knees for the last 4-5 years. I suspect that this pain is going to be chronic and his days of being a defensive stopgap/topflight hitter are over. If I were the Mets, I could look to see if I could void his contract if there was indeed a violation. Deal for young prospects and be players in 2010/11 with an eye to be a young, talented team in 2012. No goddam players over 30 with the exception of a couple wily veterans. I’m sick of this crap year in, year out. Its time to exorcise and start from the ground up.