Even using that number, which is an objective (Fangraphs) measurement of his contributions over the entire time he was with the M's, Beltre still managed to more than double his on-field value during his stint with Boston.
The point stands unassailed. Safeco killed him like it killed Cirillo. The big difference between Beltre and Cirillo, comparing their Safeco experiences, is purely an isue of talent. Cirillo's talent left him below MLB starter quality after Safeco took its pound of flesh, while Beltre still managed to put up an above-average half decade of production.
Of the last seven years, Beltre played five with the Mariners, one with the Dodgers and one with the BoSox. Here are his WAR, high to low:
10.1: 2004, Dodgers
7.1: 2010 BoSox
4.9: 2006 Mariners
4.0: 2008 Mariners
3.0: 2007 Mariners
2.5: 2005, 2009 Mariners
His M's career is bookended by, literally, Albert Pujols levels of productivity.
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