Transaction Analysis

Boston Rolls the Dice on Carp's Table

by R.J. Anderson

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BOSTON RED SOX
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Acquired 1B/OF-L Mike Carp from the Mariners for a player to be named later or cash. [2/20]

Carp is living off the fumes of a solid 2011 season, in which he was the Mariners' best hitter. A back-handed compliment perhaps, but for whom? Carp's power, his best offensive attribute, is hampered by a poor understanding of the strike zone and an inability to make consistent and consistently good contact. Carp is no athlete and his value is tied to his bat. Another back-handed compliment. Leaving Safeco behind for Fenway Park will help, but Carp has the scent of a professional pinch-hitter. Boston's Lyle Overbay might not be much better (or worse, for that matter), so it looks like we have ourselves a fair fight. Here's a guess: Doug Melvin is rooting for Carp, preferably by referee’s decision.

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