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Originally Posted by Kutcher55
Regardless of whether he "feels" like a HOFer, he is by any measure a HOFer. I was wondering why the Red Sox had him for only one year where he put up great numbers at the age of 31 and then let him walk via free agency. Not sure what his reputation was as a clubhouse guy but I do wonder given the number of teams he played for in his outstanding career. Of course, he might just be a product of the 21st century, hired mercenary and whatnot.
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The Red Sox did try to resign him after his one year "pillow contract", but got outbid by the Rangers. They then went out and traded for and extended Adrian Gonzalez.
Ah, hindsight. That one season of Beltre was fun to watch. He put up 7.8 WAR and led the league in doubles. JD Drew put up a solid but unspectacular 3.1 WAR that season as his teammate.