They are saying the Phillies are one of the frontrunners for Beltran, but I don't know if the Mets want to deal Beltran to their division rivals. More likely, they want to deal him elsewhere--like to Boston.
But the Red Sox are sitting pretty right now, and don't want to give up any major prospects for him.
Too bad Reddick is looking so good, in a way. Maybe looking TOO good.
Theo is in a predicament--does he really need anybody? I say YES. That lineup imbalance will haunt them in the postseason--especially against the Phillies. They need another RHd bat in that lineup against lefties. Beltran fits. But they don't want to give up anything for what could be a short term fix.
Longer term, it forces them into a decision about Ortiz--since Beltran would make a nice switch-hitting DH who could come cheaper than Papi. The downside is Beltran's knees could go at any time.