Carlos Beltran doesn't believe David Wright, his former teammate, should feel much pressure playing under his new $138 million contract.

"Sometimes you really want to do more to help the team because you feel it's on your shoulders," said Beltran, who signed a seven-year deal worth $119 million with the Mets before the 2005 season. "But with David I feel it's going to be a little different. He's been with the organization a long time, so there is nothing he needs to change."

Wright shouldn't have to impress anyone.

"He just has to go out there and play the game and do the best he can to help the team," Beltran said. "It's a new ball club and there are a lot of new faces, but he's going to be the guy to help those kids try and play the game the right way."