For the second time in 14 years, the New York Mets are pinning big hopes on Carlos Beltran.
The first time was back in January 2005, when they signed Beltran to a seven-year, $119 million contract to be their big star in center field. Though nothing is official yet, the Mets are now set to hire him as their new manager.
Sid Rosenberg of TalkRadio 77 WABC was first with the news on Friday:
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Mets' search for Mickey Callaway's successor was down to Beltran and fellow former major leaguer Eduardo Perez.