First Base Options- Chris Carter

Chris Carter- Houston Astros

Chris Carter has recently been traded from the Oakland A's to the Houston Astro's in the Jed Lowrie deal. We all know the Yankees need a first basemen, and he seems to be available. The astros said that they would part with either him or Carlos Pena. Carter is younger and has a much bigger upside. He is only 26, and hit 12 home runs in only 250 at bats. So that translates to about 24 home runs for a full season. Also, he is right handed and the Yankees need some right handed power. He will not kill you in the field with his glove, but he is not Mark Teixeria. So my theory is why the heck not? They just brought in Vernon Wells, and he is slated to be the starting LF. Do with that what you may but, if their willing to try on Wells, what about a younger player to play a position you need. If it were either him or Pena, I would take Carter, mostly because he can at least hit over .200 and isn't going to kill you with the glove. Plus if Teixiera comes back healthy and ready to go in month, you can always DH him, use him as a power bat off the bench, or if he performs trade him for some young pieces.
Just something to think about, and sources have led us to believe that the Astros will trade him, and not for extremely bulbus amount.

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