Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran
Carlos Iván Beltránis a Puerto Rican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He has also played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth24 April 1977
CityManati, PR
hard-work talking people
I like people talking about me, about my defense or what I'm doing. I like to see that, and that makes me work hard.
capable difficult fans forward last looking season showing year
It was a very difficult year. Last year is in the past. This year, I'm looking forward to a new season and showing the fans and everyone what I'm capable of doing.
admiration great opportunity players team unique
It's great to be a part of this. It's such a unique opportunity to be on the same team with players who I have so much admiration for.
adjustment knows period satisfied
There's a period of adjustment he's going through. I know he's not satisfied with his performance. He knows he can do better, and he knows he will do better.
decided felt good willie
It's the same thing I felt in New York. I decided to tell Willie I wasn't going to be able to make it. It's tough. I felt good at the plate, but I want to be 100 percent.
fun last year
Last year I didn't have fun a lot. This year I'm really having fun.
alive happy
I just feel happy that I'm alive and that I'm going to be back on the field.
matter
I'm doing everything possible, and everything right. It's just a matter of time.
fans last stayed win year
I'm just not used to it. The fans stayed with us last year when we didn't win the division. But they can be better.
hits time
I don't know if I've ever done that in my career. I wasn't getting hits and it was time for me to come through.
happens hearts love wants worried
I'm not worried at all. I don't press. No one wants to go out and get booed, but that's what happens when you play here. The fans, they're passionate, they love the game. I know in their hearts they want me to go out and do well.
expect hitter hitting people third
I know that I'm hitting third, and a lot of people expect the third hitter to never bunt. I don't think like that.
happy since spring training
Since spring training I feel better. I feel happy to be here and relaxed.
brings fans games great port puerto rican
I didn't know Port St. Lucie had so many Puerto Rican fans. That was great to see. They should do these games more often, because it brings the fans to the ballpark, there's excitement.