Adrian Beltre was not ready to say Sunday was the final game of his career. Every other part of the day had the feel of a farewell, and a celebration for one of the best third basemen ever. "I wanted to make sure to enjoy it, do what you do and if this is it, this is it," Beltre said. "It was just not something I could say was defined, 'This was my last game or my last out, last groundball, last hit.' But it could be. So it's difficult to explain, but I do not know how I feel." Beltre and the Texas Rangers were shut down by Seattle starter Roenis Elias in the Mariners' 3-1 win on Sunday that closed out the 2018 season. The day was overshadowed with what-ifs mostly about whether Beltre will retire after 21 seasons, but also if Nelson Cruz will be back in Seattle in 2019 with his contract up after the season. Read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380930112
