Beltran 2.0

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

After reading Beltran's Player's Tribune piece, and seeing what a great impact he (and McCann and Verlander) had on this team, I got to thinking about other veterans who haven't gotten a ring who could come play a role in 2018, and get a chance at a World Series.  The first name that came to mind is Ichiro (5th OF/DH), but I'm sure there are others.  Is there anyone y'all would like to see in the clubhouse next year?

[Limey]

Are there any more of those HoF locks with hot, model girlfriends?

[toddthebod]

You can follow the players' wives/girlfriends here ... if that is your thing.

http://www.playerwives.com/

[Limey]

You can follow the players' wives/girlfriends here ... if that is your thing.

http://www.playerwives.com/

Not really.  I'm basically already married to a smarter Kate Upton.

[juliogotay]

Not really.  I'm basically already married to a smarter Kate Upton.

You must have a helluva fastball.

[juliogotay]

While on this retirement thing....Rich Dauer will not return to the staff next year.

[Limey]

You must have a helluva fastball.

I am very fast at some things...

[Mr. Appropriate]

I am very fast at some things...

Sorry man. There are techniques that can help with that.

[juliogotay]

Returning to topic:  Brent Strom on Beltran:

He wore me out telling me how my pitchers are tipping. It finally got to the point where I said, 'I know, I know.' He really helped me a great deal with Lance McCullers Jr and Chris Devenski and everybody. It's really frustrating sitting there, watching your pitcher, and he's whispering in my ear that a changeup is coming. And there it was. Or a curveball is coming, and there it was.

[NeilT]

Returning to topic:  Brent Strom on Beltran:

He wore me out telling me how my pitchers are tipping. It finally got to the point where I said, 'I know, I know.' He really helped me a great deal with Lance McCullers Jr and Chris Devenski and everybody. It's really frustrating sitting there, watching your pitcher, and he's whispering in my ear that a changeup is coming. And there it was. Or a curveball is coming, and there it was.

That's amazing. 

[Mr. Appropriate]

Returning to topic:  Brent Strom on Beltran:

He wore me out telling me how my pitchers are tipping. It finally got to the point where I said, 'I know, I know.' He really helped me a great deal with Lance McCullers Jr and Chris Devenski and everybody. It's really frustrating sitting there, watching your pitcher, and he's whispering in my ear that a changeup is coming. And there it was. Or a curveball is coming, and there it was.

Noticed how Keuchel went out of his way to personally thank Brent Strom by name. Amazing  that Beltran made Strom a better pitching coach. Thank you Mr. Beltran. So many factors came together to make this a historically great team. Glad this detail came to light.