If the Texas Rangers aren't in contention come the July 31 trade deadline there are many who expect third baseman Adrian Beltre will be dealt.
The future Hall of Famer, who has become the face of the franchise during his seven-plus seasons in Arlington, may prefer to move on to a contender with hopes of winning his first World Series. That's understandable. And it would be hard to hold it against him. In fact, it would be impossible. He's been too classy and too good for the Rangers.
Adrian Beltre said he felt like he was in a cloud as he rounded first base on a fourth-inning double for his 3,000th hit Sunday afternoon.