Bye, bye, Lyle.

This is what this organization has come to, picking up discarded scraps from the Mariners.  Last place, here we come!!

We were already there lol

 Yeah… because this kid was the crowning jewel of the off season? Very astute…

This was a smart deal by Ben.  When Carp is healthy he can rake, I’ve seen him here in Seattle.  The problem is he has had difficulty staying healthy.  If he’s healthy, he’s going to hit.

Can we please take it easy on all the sarcastic comments regarding this trade?  We gave up nothing and got a potential depth guy to help off the bench.  That is all.  A necessary move that ALL teams make many times throughout a season.  You just sound like a dumb@ss when you act like this was supposed to be some big time signing.

sir, i applaud you

Carp had similar numbers to a 26 year old Jason Veritek.   
BA / OBP / SLG / OPS .253.309.407.716

yes, one of the last times they picked up a “designated” player, he was from the Twins.  Name was Ortiz.  Last season the Red Sox were too good to pick up this kind of player!

Didn’t they say the same about Loney? It’s fine, I like this pickup a lot. 

BenCh arrington and Larry Leakheknow could have gotten a Real First Baseman Adam LaRoche for 8 mil. Instead they elect to spend 9.8 mil (for one year) on Mike Napoli coming off a down season and a player with some physical issues. He is also a defensive liability.

LaRoche costs 12 million a year, not 8 million.  The Sox would have lost their 1st rd pick if they had signed him.

 2013 10 mil 2014 12 mil w/2 mil buyout

Yeah that’s an avg of 12 million a yr plus a first rd pick for a guy thats 33.  Makes much more sense to sign Napoli for less money and not give up a 1st rd pick.  Napoli also has a considerably higher career OPS.  If he can stay healthy, he can definitely outperform Laroche.  He was an elite hitter in 2011.

Yeah that’s an avg of 12 million a yr plus a first rd pick for a guy thats 33.  Makes much more sense to sign Napoli for less money and not give up a 1st rd pick.  Napoli also has a considerably higher career OPS.  If he can stay healthy, he can definitely outperform Laroche.  He was an elite hitter in 2011.

honey u have to get your facts straight Gallagher. Stick to your GEICO commercials smashing watermelons. Good job Holyfield. Tired of people posting things they know nothing about. Come on be responsible here

totally agree. everyone around here got used to multimillion $ long term contracts from the last 15 years or so. not every signing is gonna be another manny ramirez.  in fact, they continued to try that route since the 07 ws and it was a flop, so now it’s time to try something new.  this is how most of the other 29 teams do it. i loved the sox ws wins in 04 and 07…was a lot of fun.  but i honestly think it would do the city’s sports culture some good to go maybe 4,5 years seeing this team sweat it out.  we could at least turn back some of the disneyland-ification of fenway park and make it a place for baseball fans again.  

This is a revealing move on a lot of levels and certainly speaks for the amount of distrust in Napoli’s hip and the team’s depth in general. Carp himself is a good gamble, potentially a great move as he is still young, coming off a injury season-a low cost, high potential deal while addressing a need. His versatility helps. Be nice if they took Aceves.

This is a great pick up, to say otherwise shows little knowledge of baseball.

 If he can stay healthy. BIG IF! Never-mind the lack of range or the hole in his glove.

Hello Molly, Don’t know where You can get off to Disrespect me and Call ME Honey!
I’m SO NOT Your Boo! I would guess that YOU THINK that You’re FUNNY, perhaps in a perverted sense. Granted we all do have Freedom of Speech. With that being said, It does have consequences. Just because my name is Gallagher, doesn’t mean I smash Watermelons. I don’t do Geico Commercials.You made Personal Insults because MY Name happens to be Gallagher. Why do YOU Attack and Stereotype Me? Tired of Pink Hats Posting Derogatory Personal Comments about People they know NOTHING About….And have Absolutely NOTHING to to with the Subject Matter!  AND YOU have the Audacity to mention RESPONSIBILITY? Apparently YOU DON’T know the Meaning of the Word! Maybe YOU should take a LONG LQQK in the Rear View Mirror. The word Disingenuous comes to mind! Loose Lips sink ships. I would advise to change the filter between you brain and your mouth. It is not functioning properly.