Morning Briefing: Beltrán to Wear Mets Cap in Cooperstown
Good morning, Mets fans!
Carlos Beltrán will wear a Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, which will place him alongside Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only players to enter the Hall representing the franchise. Beltrán played for the Mets from 2005-11 and produced some of the best seasons of his career during that stretch, including a 40-homer year in 2006. While he began his career with the Royals and spent time with several other teams, his longest and most productive run came in New York, which is why the Mets will be the team shown on his plaque.
“With the Mets, I experienced my greatest individual growth and success,” Beltrán said. “I’m honored that my Hall of Fame plaque will feature the Mets logo.”
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
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