Houston out of the picture

Beltran let his signing window with the Astros close last night. Don't expect him to sign with the Cubs, however. The Chicago Trib reported yesterday that the Cubs do not think he's worth the kind of the money that his agent, Scott Boras, is asking. It looks like he'll be going to New York, to join the Mets not the Yankees. At least he will be out of the NL Central division. Look for the Cubs to go after Maggs Ordonez once Beltran signs.

**Update** - Beltran has agreed to a deal with the Mets.