In an article by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, he reminds us that Carlos Beltran and agent Scott Boras can exercise their no-trade clause should the outfielder not like his destination.  Rosenthal suggests that should Beltran not want to play for a mid-market team such as the Pittsburgh Pirates or Cleveland Indians or a non-hitter’s friendly park such as San Francisco, he may veto a trade.

Sources close to Rosenthal say that Met’s GM Sandy Alderson has spoken with Boras about Beltran’s no-trade clause.  The Mets do not appear to be concerned about getting the outfielder’s permission to deal him.

A no-trade clause gives Beltran another point of leverage.  He could require some kind of compensation such as a bonus or a contract extension in order to waive the clause.

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