Beltran feels good after taking swings for second straight day

Carlos Beltran felt good after swinging a full-size bat earlier today, Joe Girardi told reporters. Beltran took 15 swings from each side of the plate with a fungo bat yesterday. It sounds like the plan is to gradually build Beltran back up — hit off a tee and soft toss, then in a cage, then in regular batting practice, then minor league games — before he rejoins the team. Obviously the bone spur is still in his elbow, so they have to be careful. So far so good though.