Because they don’t plan on competing this season, the Brewers have taken chances on a few high-risk, high-upside players. Chris Carter, who came to Milwaukee after Houston non-tendered him, fits this mold. He could flame out, striking out too often to compensate for the occasional home run, or he could bombard the opposition with long balls and reward the […]
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Baseball’s Next Evolution: The National League DH
Back in October Ben Lindbergh looked at Kyle Schwarber and his squeamish defense. He talked to a few talent evaluators who weren’t high on his ability to play the outfield. One evaluator even described him as “unplayable.” Schwarber’s defensive struggles have been well-documented, but the early returns suggest that they have also been a bit overblown. While he’s not […]
Chris Carter and the Problem with Inconsistent Hitters
Most of the time in baseball analysis, we’ll look at a player’s full-season statistics only. While this generally covers the full breadth of their production, it can sometimes obscure more pertinent details. For instance, Adam Lind (RIP) hit very well overall last season, but his ability petered off toward the end of the season. With that […]
Rolling Out the Barrel: Is Chris Carter a Hall of Famer?
Hello! I’m excited to welcome you back for the first 2016 installment of Rolling Out the Barrel. With the holiday season, we’ve been away for a few weeks — and to be fair, with the holiday, not much has happened. Anticipating my triumphant return, David Stearns turned up the hot stove a notch this week, signing […]
Brewers Sign Chris Carter, Continue Upgrade In Key Area
David Stearns and the Milwaukee Brewers had been unnaturally vocal about their desire to sign a free-agent first baseman this winter. Media reports repeatedly connected Pedro Alvarez to the Brewers, to the point that it seemed inevitable. Of course, Alvarez made a lot of sense for the club, but Stearns changed speeds yet again this winter. […]