Odds & Ends: Mariners, Beltre, Ramirez

Could that possibly be a ploy to keep Mauer in Minnesota beyond 2010?

where does Beltre play in LAD?

You guys would serioiusly rather have Blake at 3B than Beltre???

dj, the only way he plays 3rd is if Blake goes to 1b or LF. LF will have Manny next yr(theres no way he doesnt exercise his option). 1B has Loney, who looked great in the postseason for a 2nd straight yr and I doubt he gets traded. There is no way Blake is already benched, its the end of the 1st year and he was great during the regular yr and his postseason struggles has something to do w/ his hammy issues, which will heal w/ rest during the offseason. There is almost no place for Beltre, espically for multiple yrs

Now, why would the Angels or Dodgers target Beltre?

Dodgers have Blake and Dewitt at 3B.

Angels really, really need to get some playing time in for Brandon Wood, and have others who can play 2B/SS. Unless one of Wood or Aybar is in a deal for pitching, I don't see a fit there at all.

Well, lakersdodgersblue, Manny's Hammy's were a favorite topic in Beantown for a couple of years prior to his move to LA, especiallyl when he didn't feel like playing or running out a ground ball or pop-up. "the more things change, the more la meme chose"