The Phillies and Braves both have increasing interest in working with their NL East rival to execute a trade for Carlos Beltran. Gordon Lakey, the director of major league scouting for the Phillies, has been in New York to watch Beltran. The Mets have increased their scouting efforts of the Phillies and Braves. The Giants also remain interested in Beltran. Boston and Detroit have been potential trade partners, but now appear less likely.