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Carlos Beltran said he would probably miss the first few exhibition games because his scoped knees aren’t ready. ``I’m not where I want to be,’’ Beltran said. ``The test won’t come until I run the bases.’’ Beltran said the goal is Opening Day, not the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Beltran said he’s able to hit, but not run full speed or ...
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Beltran still not ready
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog — Beltran still not ready Feb. 16, 2008 at 3:28 pm Carlos Beltran , whose knee has been a nagging problem for a while now, told reporters he may miss a few games at the beginning of the year after having his knee scoped. John Delcos brings us this: "Carlos Beltran said he would probably miss the first few exhibition games because his scoped knees aren’t ready. “I’m not where I want to be,’’ Beltran said. “The test won’t come until I run the bases.’’ Beltran said the goal is Opening Day, not the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Beltran said he’s able to hit, but not run full speed ...

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