Beltran Talked to Feds

The Mets’ injured All-Star centerfielder Carlos Beltran has confirmed meeting with Federal investigators looking into the activities of Canadian doctor Anthony Galea. According to the AP:

Beltran went to Toronto last summer seeking Dr. Anthony Galea’s opinion on his bruised right knee, the All-Star said Tuesday. He worked with Galea for a month and felt better following a rehab program, but his knee regressed when he went home to Puerto Rico.

“I have nothing to worry (about), nothing to hide,” Beltran said. “I just went there for an opinion for my knee.”

Alex Rodriguez and Jose Reyes have also spoken with the Feds about Galea, and the New York Times reported that investigators also want to speak with former Met Carlos Delgado about his treatment. More details from Beltran:

“When I was out, Reyes was one of the guys that was out also,” he said, adding he told his teammate, “Reyes, give it a try. He helped with other athletes.”

“So Reyes at the same time put his agent in contact with the doctor and they were in contact with the team,” he said.

It was not known whether authorities had talked to Delgado, a free agent. David Sloane, Delgado’s agent, declined comment when reached by The Associated Press.

So far, what I’m hearing is a group of pro athletes desperate to get back on the field and looking at the blood platelet therapy developed by Galea as the way back. But it’s the post-steroid era, and everything evenually comes to light. Until there’s an indictment or a report, we don’t know where this will lead. There’s no indication that any of the players has been called by a grand jury.

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