It is often said that it takes time to see who wins and who loses a trade. At the trade deadline in 2011, the New York Mets traded a rejuvenated Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants for young right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler. Although many doubted the abilities of a (then) 34-year old battling a knee injury the previous season, Beltran put together a productive season as he led the Mets in HRs (13) and RBIs (58). His NL-leading 28 doubles earned him a nod in the 2011 All-Star Game.
Beltran’s tenure with the Giants was productive, yet very brief.