Chris Carter designated for assignment

[markedman5]

Chris Carter becomes one of finest power-hitters on market after #Brewers decide to non-tender him instead of paying likely $9-$10M in arbit

 

[fridaysfrontrow]

wow don't understand this one. Maybe Domingo will be going to 1st base.

[davego]

A little surprised by this. Couldn't Chris just be resigned and moved during the season? I'm assuming the 2017 starter at first isn't in the 40-man as of today?

[MillerParkSouth]

Kind of surprising, but maybe they figure they can find a cheaper option who will provide more balance offensively and defensively?

[billymac]

I hope they have something in the works for the 2017 1b...

[brewmann04]

not sure what up with this hope they have someone to replace the 40 HR

[JimH5]

They didn't sign Carter until January last year, so Stearns must have confidence that there will be another guy available before spring.

 

Carter is a fun player to watch, but he's still just a 1 win player. For $8+ million, at age 29, on a team that is still rebuilding, I can see why they would pass.

 

He's not going to be on this roster when they are ready to compete, so I guess it's fine to let him go.

[Harold Hutchison]

They didn't sign Carter until January last year, so Stearns must have confidence that there will be another guy available before spring.

 

Carter is a fun player to watch, but he's still just a 1 win player. For $8+ million, at age 29, on a team that is still rebuilding, I can see why they would pass.

 

He's not going to be on this roster when they are ready to compete, so I guess it's fine to let him go.

 

Then trade him, don't give him away.

 

Very bad decision by Stearns.

[adambr2]

They didn't sign Carter until January last year, so Stearns must have confidence that there will be another guy available before spring.

 

Carter is a fun player to watch, but he's still just a 1 win player. For $8+ million, at age 29, on a team that is still rebuilding, I can see why they would pass.

 

He's not going to be on this roster when they are ready to compete, so I guess it's fine to let him go.

 

Then trade him, don't give him away.

 

Very bad decision by Stearns.

 

Why would a guy that 29 other teams deemed not worthy of a 1 year/$3M dollar offer a year ago with no trade compensation, and who was pretty much exactly the guy who everyone expected, be worth anything in trade compensation now, with an $8M dollar price tag attached?

[MrTPlush]

They didn't sign Carter until January last year, so Stearns must have confidence that there will be another guy available before spring.

 

Carter is a fun player to watch, but he's still just a 1 win player. For $8+ million, at age 29, on a team that is still rebuilding, I can see why they would pass.

 

He's not going to be on this roster when they are ready to compete, so I guess it's fine to let him go.

 

Then trade him, don't give him away.

 

Very bad decision by Stearns.

 

How do you know someone would even trade for him? $8mil likely no one...don't forget they probably went around the league to gauge interest before non tendering him.

 

This was a no brainer to me. They can easily just resign him for less if they want.

[mlloyd10]

Logan Morrison is my guess... he will cost around $5mil

[brewcrewdue80]

Cant be upset. It was discussed here if this would happen. The money for a 1WAR 1b just wasnt worth it it appears. Remember Carter had to have this offense just to be 1WAR. MLBTR suggests 8.1mil but if it was higher? In a way, you can applaud the decision that Stearns will pass on overextending someone's pricetag in relation to performance. Look forward to the future in Stearns GM moves.

[markedman5]

Money saved now can be used later......Confucius

[Matt Breen]

I'm okay with the move.

 

I like Carter, but I also see he's very limited, and let's face it, he's not a longterm part of this club. I'd rather take gambles - like we did with Villar and Broxton - and see if we can strike some gold. 2017 is the time for such experiments.

 

Carter is pretty much a known quantity. He will find a home - no problem - and on a team that fits his talents.

 

I wish the man success.

[craigharmann]

Wait. You guys are upset that a guy who is not that great defensively and whose only marketable ability is that when he makes contact (not all that often), he hits the ball far? He's replaceable by just about anyone. No need to be upset.

[Matt Breen]

Let the Pedro Alvarez speculation begin....

[FVBrewerFan]

Reason they didn't do it sooner? Protect another rule 5 eligible player? That's my only question. Stearns doesn't want these Joey Meyer, Rob Deer, Mark aBrouhard type guys. Carter served the purpose cheaply for a year, obviously couldn't trade him at the deadline last season, move on.

[TURBO]

Ryan Braun to 1B anyone? I had to say it before someone else did. Not that I'd mind, if he can play the position...

[jerichoholicninja]

I get it and I understand it but it's still disappointing they couldn't at least find somewhere to trade him. Also disappointing that our organizational ineptitude at first base will continue. Carter at least offered something unlike the string of crap we've ran out there since Hart blew out his knee.

[AJOHNSON104]

Adam Lind is likely available. 1 yr at $4-5 million would get it done. Would need a RH platoon partner though. Perez?

[Lee16]

For some reason I have this feeling Mitch Moreland will be our 1st baseman.

[FVBrewerFan]

Adam Lind is likely available. 1 yr at $4-5 million would get it done. Would need a RH platoon partner though. Perez?

 

Santana, Braun, or Cooper. Could probably get Jason Rogers back for a song.

[Devinep]

With young OFs starting to come up during this year, it makes sense to move the defensively inept Santana to 1B.

 

Play Perez or someone in RF for a few weeks until Brinson can be brought up to play CF and move Broxton to RF

[trwi7]

Not at all upset about this considering I didn't like the signing from day 1.

[MKE81]

I have no issues with this move. Carter isn't worth 8M and nobody will trade for him at that price. We got good enough production from 2.5M and you move on now. I'm a fan of Cooper but don't think he's ready to start the year. Winter Meetings should be a blast for us.

 

Trade Braun and Thornburg to Dodgers and bring back Bellinger + bunch of other talent