Comments on: News: Mets acquire 1B-OF Chris Carter

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:52:07 +0000

I’ve read that it will be a GCL roster player ‘not of consequence’ so yea, its just Carter.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:35:14 +0000

Get him in a uniform now and see what happens.

Lets not forget the Mets have a pick of 3 guys on Bostons A ball squad.

By: PAPDOG67

PAPDOG67 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:34:47 +0000

some people on this site kill me. What did you expect Omar to get for Wagner exactly?? I think this is actually a very good pick up. It looks to me like this guy can actually hit a ball over the fence, but might have been blocked by Youk @ 1B. And for those of you who insist because he’s 27 and hasn’t “made it” to the show yet that he won’t amount to anything, some guys are in fact late bloomers. Garrett Jones is doing pretty well for PITT right now, and last time I checked, Carlos Pena isn’t too shabby either.

By: Razor Shines

Razor Shines — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:07:00 +0000

So then what was Castillo apologizing for if being out of shape and gaining weight was not his fault?

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:45:15 +0000

In Carter’s favor he was blocked by being in a couple of organizations with really good 1B and OF situations. And he hasn’t played much OF until recently anyway. Here he should have a fair chance to win a job.

Seems like he could be a lefty version of Nick Evans without the defensive ability at 1B, but a bit more pop. But with the AAA numbers he has put up he could be a legit power threat, his 2008 IL season is particularly impressive.

Boston has used up two of his option years, so next year will be a now or never year for him.
Similar to the pickup of Ben Johnson from the Padres. A very short term prospect without much upside.

By: eDaPS

eDaPS — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:06:25 +0000

“According to a source with knowledge of the Red Sox acquisition of left-handed reliever Billy Wagner from the Mets, one of the players dealt to New York for the 38-year-old is Pawtucket outfielder/designated hitter Chris Carter.

According to the source, the other player dealt away to the Mets is a prospect “not of significance.”’

Oy.

By: Don Logan

Don Logan — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:04:11 +0000

Yes, Lackey would be priority #1 of guys who are free agents if I were GM. I agree, LF might be the 2nd biggest problem behind another starter. But I can’t see them acquiring 2 starters, a set up man, a catcher, a 1b and LF if they spend 75 mil for 1 OF.

By: Lorenzo23

Lorenzo23 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:55:23 +0000

WE JUST TRADED FOR A FIRST BASEMAN BECAUSE GUESS WHAT MURPHY LOVERS… THE METS FINALLY SEE WHAT I SEE AND THAT IS THAT MURPHY BLOWSSSSSSSSS

By: pedros rooster

pedros rooster — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:44:26 +0000

To be honest, I’m pleased that they obtained someone who can hit a home run and COULD break out in the next few years. I’m not saying he’ll be Ryan Ludwick, but I think he could amount to something. My only fear is that he’ll be announced as next year’s LF when spring training opens.

I personally don’t have a problem with amassing minor-league sluggers. I’d rather give one of them a shot than send out Jeremy Reed and Cory Sullivan to slug .320.

By: kd bart

kd bart — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:42:01 +0000

I was on the 2004 draft page and realized I’d never heard of this guy and he was a second round pick. I looked him up. He was releaed after 3 years. Never got above A ball. Was playing in some California Independent League as of last year.