It remains to be seen if the Mets would trade him within the division, but the Phillies may be a potential destination if they opt to trade outfielder Carlos Beltran. Andy Martino of The New York Daily News wrote on Friday morning that the idea is pure speculation, but that it makes sense for a number of reasons. The Phillies are known to be seeking a right-handed outfield bat and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. likes to make splashes at the trade deadline. With a $175 million payroll, Philadelphia would likely have to shed some contracts in order to acquire Beltran. A source with knowledge of the situation says that the Mets and Phillies have not discussed Beltran, who is making $18.5 million this season.