The Mets were purposefully vague today with their update on Carlos Beltran, saying only that he played three innings "in the field" and also had five at-bats (no elaboration). Could it have something to with Jerry Manuel's public lobbying on Friday to have Beltran return as a DH next weekend at Yankee Stadium?

Hmmm. Methinks it is no coincidence.

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