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Why signing Carlos Beltrán was key to the Astros' championship - Sports Illustrated
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Former Royals OF Beltran retires at 40 after winning 1st World Series title
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Former Royal Carlos Beltran has built a Hall of Fame career
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The Baseball 100: No. 98, Carlos Beltrán - The Athletic
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Now a fan, Beltrán savors Hall of Fame visit
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Carlos Beltran's 2004 October still a wonder
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After 20 years, Astros' Carlos Beltran is a World Series champion
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Takeaways from Kansas City Royals' first half of MLB season
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The Wonder of Beltrán. When Carlos Beltrán was a rookie for…, by Joe Posnanski, Joe Blogs
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Carlos Beltran crying: Astros outfielder celebrates World Series - Sports Illustrated
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MLB: Beltran, Astros finalize $16 million, 1-year contract
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Kansas City Royals: Carlos Beltran associated with sign stealing scandal