The Yankees are facing a dilemma with Chris Carter, a player who co-led the National League in home runs with 41, but he also led the league in strikeouts. His batting average was .222. That’s better than his career average of .218. He’s been called a “butcher” in the field. Still, the temptation to sign a slugger for a bargain 3.5 million is hard to resist.
Scanning sports radio and various comment sections, the fans seems divided into two categories. There are those that look at it as a great insurance policy. Who knows how Greg Bird will fare after a year off?