San Francisco Giants Carlos Beltran Trade: Bad Luck, Bad Idea

The San Francisco Giants departed Philadelphia for Cincinnati on July 28 carrying a series victory, four-game NL West lead and newly-acquired Carlos Beltran with them.

After being swept by the Reds, the Giants lost successive series at home to the D-Backs and Phillies, capping a 2-8 stretch during which their division lead dwindled to a half-game and Beltran landed on the shelf with a hand injury. 

Before being sidelined, Beltran—counted on to jump-start the Gia...

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