When the Yankees initially signed Chris Carter, fans were divided. Some thought the move made little sense. Carter was a slugger who hit for a low average and struck out 200 times a season. Oh, and he’s a terrible defender.
Other fans felt it was a smart move, regarding depth at first base. Nobody knew how Greg Bird would play after a missing a full season. He looked a bit rusty in the Arizona Fall League. Plus, any time a player has a major shoulder operation, there is a reason for concern regarding whether or not he’ll regain his form.