Mets Non-Tender John Maine, Sean Green And Chris Carter
by Sam Page on Dec 3, 2010 12:22 AM EST
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PrintJohn Maine and Sean Green were probably already on the first flight out of town, but Carter is mildly surprising, as he wasn't yet arbitration eligible, meaning the Mets didn't even want him for ~$400,000.
Chris Carter hit .263/.317/.389 last season in 180 PA. His terrible footwork and noodle-arm made him a liability at any defensive position. Alderson probably (rightly) figured there were better dedicated pinch-hitters on the open market, should the Mets decided to go that direction with their bench.
Update: Adam Rubin adds a practical reason for parting with Carter:
I'm told there's a rational explanation for Carter. You have to make 60% of last year's salary, even in AAA. That's expensive if demoted.
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inb4michkincres
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by Gina on Dec 3, 2010 12:23 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Glad to see the Wagner trade paid dividends
by Evan_S on Dec 3, 2010 12:24 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
So the only remaining pieces of the Wagner and Putz trades are gone
Omar, the gift that keeps on giving
There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ
The 2011 Mets- Rock bottom: We haven't reached it yet
Okajima and Russell Martin were both non-tendered as well
Any thoughts from the community? Gut feeling: intriguing possibilities if they’re relatively cheap.
"The lesson behind Moneyball is that if you are clever in your use of resources, you can gain power beyond your station. It is not, never has been, and never will be, that 'computer models' should take over the world." - Graham
Jenks will be expensive and he probably wants to close
There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ
The 2011 Mets- Rock bottom: We haven't reached it yet
he won't be as expensive as some other options
and let him close.
I like Martin.
He probably wants to be full time starter though instead of the platoon we’ll offer him.
Martin's a possibility
Dude can take a walk, which is probably more than you can say about the other free agent catchers on the market. Like him as a competition for Thole, not as an outright starter though.
Dodgers are rumored to have signed Barajas.
I’m always a big fan when other big market NL teams make Minaya moves.
John Maine claims he was non-tendered
but he’s a habitual liar.
So long Animal, it was fun while it lasted and I’ll miss your baserunning.
Hey, wait! I'm having one of those things. You know? A headache with pictures?
Carter wasn't exactly expensive, but we have plenty of decent bat/no glove
types in the minors. Moneyball in action! Save 100k on a $150M payroll!
Marginal decisions can be the ones that win championships.
"The lesson behind Moneyball is that if you are clever in your use of resources, you can gain power beyond your station. It is not, never has been, and never will be, that 'computer models' should take over the world." - Graham
by Thomas Wachtel on Dec 3, 2010 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, if we can save $100K by cutting a replacement-level pinch-hitter, I'll take it
No really, I’ll take the money, please mail me a check.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to miss him,
but we aren’t exactly short on his type. Best of luck to the Animal, wherever he goes*
*Offer not valid in the Bronx, Atlanta, or Philadelphia.
I am willing to wait to build a world class franchise (h/t to millsy)
by BobbyV_Incognito on Dec 3, 2010 2:05 AM EST up reply actions
Anyway
He can still sign a minor league deal with the Mets, right? If he wants to and doesn’t find a better offer on the FA market . . .
by Nomenclaturist on Dec 3, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
He can, but I don't see Alderson pursuing him too hard.
Duda and Evans pretty much fill the same role.
I am willing to wait to build a world class franchise (h/t to millsy)
by BobbyV_Incognito on Dec 3, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
I was busting balls
I have no problem with the move though. If they think clearing a small amount of money means an upgrade elsewhere than I’m all for it. It’s just funny seeing it action in New York.
spreadsheet small market anti-human element sandy
is taking all the lulz and comic relief out of this team. i will not stand for this.
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Santonio Holmes: you don't need open field moves when you've got getting away from the cops speed.
Carter was out of options. If they decided he wasn't going to stick around in the 25 man roster, then it was better to release now, than put him through waivers 3 months from now. At least he gets more time to find a team.
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They can still work a minor league contract with him, if the FO wishes so.
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Dammit
I love the Animal, he was one of the bright spots last year, though not always for his good baseball. Good luck Chris!
Re: other options, I agree that both Martin and Okajima are good choices.
Savings multiply in July
Remember that.
$1 unspent in April gives you $3 to spend in July, because a player making $9MM for the yer only has $3MM left to collect come the last two months.
well I thought we wasted him last season anyway
it is probably better for him, I wonder if someone will pick him up. I thought he showed some good promise
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
hahaha.... they just tore my ideas up by non-tendering
no problems though, I’m happy they got rid of Green and Maine. I’d definitely sign Okajima to a 1 year deal. (see my thoughts).
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
Signing Green
oquld have just been one of those Omar-take0no-chances-it’s-not-my-money moves. In other words, a stupid, but expensive decision.
I'll miss you Animal
Fear not though young Christopher, Oakland has non-tendered Jack Cust.
Save Jenrry Mejia!
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