Chris Carter Goes Deep Twice -- In The 9th Inning

It seems like at least one Met player has a huge day in each of these Spring Training games, leading to mass hysteria among fans about premature call-ups and rotation-to-bullpen switches. The latest hero is Chris Carter, who smacked two homers in the 9th inning of today's 11-2 triumph over the Marlins.

For whatever reason, it doesn't seem like Carter has garnered much consideration for a spot on the Opening Day roster but he really should. He's done nothing but mash in the minor leagues and never really had a shot with the Red Sox. At worst, he's a superior option to Mike Jacobs.

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You would think given what they gave up to get him...

the Mets would be invested in having him do well and make the team. But as you say, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

If they opt for Jacobs over Carter for a “power bat” off the bench, there’s really nothing more to say.

by Bieser's Balk on Mar 8, 2010 4:50 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

if nothing else they could at least pretend to be interested in giving him a spot.

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Mar 8, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions

He also provides more position flexibility than Jacobs

unless you think there’s a good chance of Jacobs suiting up at catcher.

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Mar 8, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions

I don't know

I don’t think he’s ready. Not like Mejia.
/sarcasm

by OlStubbleBeard on Mar 8, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions

This team needs to be taken away from Jerry

Quote from Lennon’s Twitter: Manuel on Mejia: “Mejia’s No. 76, Frankie’s No. 75. They might follow each other down there. That’s what I’m trying to tell you.”

If this dumb, faux-philosopher bastard talks Omar into letting Mejia start the year in the bullpen, I will lose it. It’s one thing when he screws up an inning with a needless sacrifice. Or when he screws up a game by letting Feliciano pitch to a power righty. I can even live with a terrible signing like the Cora one. But if you screw up this young, exciting potential stud starter because you want him to pitch the 8th inning before he’s ready, that’s just unforgivable.

by Bieser's Balk on Mar 8, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions

Omar:

- Omar Minaya reiterated that the plan going into spring training was for Jenrry Mejia to open the season in Double-A Binghamton’s rotation. “That’s still the plan,” Minaya said. “It hasn’t changed.”

Lobby News

In lobby campaign for Chris Carter.

by Michkin on Mar 8, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions

The full quote (via Lennon in Newsday) is scarier

“The plan coming into spring training was for him to go to Double-A and start,” Minaya said. “That’s still the plan, but we can review it at the end of spring training.”

by Bieser's Balk on Mar 8, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

dude, where's the leather Ike?

by metsjetsnets on Mar 8, 2010 4:54 PM EST reply actions

Fernando Tatis is not impressed

Neither of them were grand slams.

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Mar 8, 2010 4:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Nor were they both off of Chan Ho Park.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Mar 8, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions

If only we could fuse Chris Carter and Nick Evans into one person

Crick Evers. That way, I’d be able to lobby both without feeling bad for not lobby the other.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Mar 8, 2010 4:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I guess Evans is hurt.

At least Jerry has an excuse for not playing him (not that its the reason, but still).

Pinella: Where th f*ck was that pitch at?
Ump: Lou, don't you know that you're not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition?
Pinella: Where the f*ck was that pitch at, a$$h*le?

by Stephen Schmidt on Mar 8, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions

It must be Evans' new glasses

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Mar 8, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

rec'd.

"Wait till Biggus Dickus hears about this!"

by scott from peekskill on Mar 8, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions

The most important part is that Carter played CF. And you know from Bay's scouting report that if you ever played CF, you are a good defender.

In lobby campaign for Chris Carter.

by Michkin on Mar 8, 2010 5:04 PM EST reply actions

To all those opportunistic hysterical fans

Get off my ~~lawn~~ bandwagon!

In lobby campaign for Chris Carter.

by Michkin on Mar 8, 2010 5:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

+1

i’ve been w/ you on this one since day one.

by Rob Castellano on Mar 8, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions

There were 77 others on the Carter bandwagon

Somehow there were 282 on the Jacobs bandwagon though.

Pinella: Where th f*ck was that pitch at?
Ump: Lou, don't you know that you're not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition?
Pinella: Where the f*ck was that pitch at, a$$h*le?

by Stephen Schmidt on Mar 8, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

If Jacobs makes this team over Carter

they should open an investigation. Perhaps even an X File.

by Mackey Sasser on Mar 8, 2010 5:55 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

Awesome

by James Kannengieser on Mar 8, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

good job

I’ve been trying to make that joke work all offseason long without success.

by anonymous on Mar 8, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions

Can someone tell me?

At what point am I allowed to get excited about the Mets? Do I cheer and be ever-so-happy right now because of all of this beautiful offensive production? Or, do I temper my excitement because 1. It’s “only” spring training; 2. They ain’t playing at Citi Field @ the moment.

I want to be happy, but experience tells me otherwise. Assistance please.

This season I will expect the worst but I will be prepared for 'worser'.

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Mar 8, 2010 6:34 PM EST reply actions

October

if they’re still playing in october its okay to be happy

"We have a plan, and our plan, I like our plan'

it's Omar's world, we're just livin in it.

by Gina on Mar 8, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I'm already excited

after a winter of promising myself I wouldn’t be, it took 2 days worth of spring training and a warm day outside to get me pumped for Mets baseball. I have a disease

2009 Did Not Happen

by cjmulrain on Mar 8, 2010 6:54 PM EST up reply actions

Nows the time:

A) Because it’s baseball season

B) It might all be downhill from here

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Mar 8, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions

Even if the Mets were to fall out of contention by July (which I think is unlikely),

Between the kids on the farm and a high draft pick there is plenty of reason for optimism. It should be a fun season.

Pinella: Where th f*ck was that pitch at?
Ump: Lou, don't you know that you're not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition?
Pinella: Where the f*ck was that pitch at, a$$h*le?

by Stephen Schmidt on Mar 8, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

I never thought I'd be saying this

But I agree. There is so much promise for the future that I’m seeing right now, even if it is only spring training. The next few seasons should be interesting, provided Omar and the Wilpons don’t fuck it up.

Knocks on Wood

"I reject your reality and substitute my own"
-Adam Savage

by blueandorange4life on Mar 8, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions

That's the key

If Omar trades Mejia for Silva, I give up.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Mar 8, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions

someone who makes contact, bring back Rusty Staub

I am not sure on the numbers for Carter in the minors, but if he makes more contact, then I would rather have him on the PH. I don’t care so much about hitting the HR off the bench, I would rather a guy who can just get a base knock….

by Rickfansince76 on Mar 9, 2010 9:34 AM EST reply actions