News: Mets complete Billy Wagner Deal
The Mets officially announced the acquisition of 1B Chris Carter and 1B Eddie Lora from the Red Sox in exchange for LHP Billy Wagner.
Carter has been added to the 40-Man roster, which is now at 38, according to a team press release.
The 26–year-old Carter hit .294 with 25 doubles, 16 HR and 61 RBI in 116 games with Triple-A Pawtucket this season.
Meanwhile, Lora, 20, hit .222 with a .287 OBP, three triples and three HR in 34 games with the Gulf Coast Red Sox.
Red Sox Monster once said Carter is most known for his ‘intensity,’ while Sox Prospects wrote:
“Extremely intelligent, Carter is a real student of hitting, and has demonstrated success with the bat at every level. Excellent power with the potential for more. Hits for average and consistently gets on base at a very good clip. Hits lefties and righties well. Below average speed. In the field, Carter has spent much of his career at 1B but was moved to the outfield in 2008. He has always been known as a poor fielder, and still doesn’t look particularly comfortable at any position. He has focused on his glove and footwork and has improved slightly, but still not enough.”
The Sox acquired Carter from the D-Backs in 2007, during a trade involving Wily Mo Pena, and a three-way deal with the Nationals.
