Chris Carter, 1B/OF OAK
Posted: February 25th, 2010, 4:44 pm
Perry, Lawr, or Rob-
I should preface this with I have never seen Carter play...my knowledge is completely driven by milb.com stats. I see good (possibly great) power, a lot of Ks, and a solid OBP in Carter's numbers. I have no clue about his play in the field -- which I know Oakland values higher fairly high.
Looking at Oakland's underwhelming 1B options (Chavez, Barton, and Fox), what are your feelings with Carter getting an opportunity to play for Oakland before September call-ups? He is on their 40 man roster, so no move would be required. Additionally, Oakland has been aggressive with prospects in the past (Carlos Gonzalez, Brett Anderson, and Trevor Cahill initially come to mind). I'm guessing it takes injuries to at least two of Chavez, Barton, Fox, Kouz, and Cust plus decent play at AAA for him to get the call, but part of me (my gut) would not be surprised to see him before the All-Star break.
I should preface this with I have never seen Carter play...my knowledge is completely driven by milb.com stats. I see good (possibly great) power, a lot of Ks, and a solid OBP in Carter's numbers. I have no clue about his play in the field -- which I know Oakland values higher fairly high.
Looking at Oakland's underwhelming 1B options (Chavez, Barton, and Fox), what are your feelings with Carter getting an opportunity to play for Oakland before September call-ups? He is on their 40 man roster, so no move would be required. Additionally, Oakland has been aggressive with prospects in the past (Carlos Gonzalez, Brett Anderson, and Trevor Cahill initially come to mind). I'm guessing it takes injuries to at least two of Chavez, Barton, Fox, Kouz, and Cust plus decent play at AAA for him to get the call, but part of me (my gut) would not be surprised to see him before the All-Star break.