Carlos Beltran would waive his no-trade clauseto play for a contender. He prefers staying in the National League.He volunteered to a reporter how much he appreciated Giants fans in a recent series inSan Francisco. Bruce Bochy picked him to be an All-Star. But pick a number, Giants . It's a healthy list ofinterested teams, and others could be far more willing to meet theMets' demands. The Phillies, Braves, Rangers and Red Sox appear theother top suitors, though Beltran's NL preference could narrow thelist. Beltran would be owed at least $6 million through this season,but the Mets would eat much of it if the prospects are right. Likethe Giants with Zach Wheeler and Gary Brown , the Phillies aren't keen onsurrendering Domonic Brown . Ditto the Braves and Mike Minor . With the