Dear Fellow Mets Fan, Well, we did it again - we shocked the baseball world for the second time in a month: Carlos Beltran is a Met. How about that as a reason to cheer for your team this year? Few people in baseball gave us any chance of signing Carlos Beltran when the off-season began. And I think it's fair to say that no one gave us any chance of signing both Carlos Beltran and Pedro Martinez. But as you know, Mets history teaches us that magic can happen. We are all thrilled to announce the addition of this year's premier free agent position player, to go along with the premier free agent pitcher. These signings reinforce our philosophy and strategy for winning: pitching and defense, speed, athleticism and youth. At 27 years old, Carlos Beltran is still realizing his full potential. He is a true five-tool player who actually has a sixth tool - his character and make-up will be a powerful positive influence in the clubhouse and dugout as well as on the field. There is no question that Pedro's presence helped convince Carlos to join us. And, Carlos' arrival will help us bring other championship-caliber players to the Mets. I know that your faith in our team has been tested in recent years. But with these acquisitions, we strive to reward your loyalty and give you new reasons to cheer. Our work will not be done until we bring a championship back to Shea. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Please be here at Shea early this season to welcome Carlos Beltran to the greatest city in the world and to show him that you are the greatest fans in the world. Let's go Mets! Sincerely, Omar Minaya, Executive Vice President & General Manager THANK YOU OMAR!!!