Carlos Beltran Rumors: Cardinals, Blue Jays Interested

With several top names off the table already -- Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, CJ Wilson, Jimmy Rollins, Aramis Ramirez -- Carlos Beltran is one of the best remaining free agents. He hasn't generated interest from many teams, partly because there aren't many teams with a corner outfield void that are willing to spend big on him; nonetheless, the Cardinals and Blue Jays appear to be in on the 34-year-old.

Ken Rosenthal reports that St. Louis could play him mostly in right field, occasionally using him in centerfield, and at DH (during interleague play); the Blue Jays, on the other hand, would primarily slot Beltran into the DH spot. He'll likely get a deal for two or three guaranteed years with an average annual value of roughly $12M.

• Twitter / @Ken_Rosenthal: #STLCards could play Beltr ...
  #STLCards could play Beltran mostly in RF, use him on occasion in CF and DH him on road in interlegue. For #BlueJays, more of DH. MORE #MLB

• Twitter / @Ken_Rosenthal: Wherever Beltran lands, hi ...
  Wherever Beltran lands, his salary figures to be in Berkman/A. Ramirez/D. Ortiz range - $12M to $12.5M per on two- or three-year deal. #MLB

• St. Louis Cardinals are still interested in Carlos Beltran, according to sources - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
  St. Louis Cardinals are still interested in Carlos Beltran, according to sources St. Louis Cardinals are still interested in Carlos Beltran, according to sources

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