In response to moonslav59's comment:

Or wait 7 days snd see if Seattle waives him.  At this point in the offseason most teams hsve 40 man roster issues. Boston could always DFA Mauro Gomez, who is a reasonably safe bet to clear waivers. The demand for 28yo AAAA first basemen might make him unlikely for other teams to clear space for him.

In response to softlaw2's comment:

There's a old saying that goes "one person's trash is another man's gold".  This holds true in most flea markets and yard sales.

In respect to Carp, he might be considered trash to the Mariners because they have depth at the 1B/OF position...consider that Justin Smoak is looking for a roster spot there as well.

As for the Red Sox, their lack of depth at the LHH 1B/OF position would make him a good fit here, and also might get him to land a major league job here.

Now the Sox might be able to wait it out and let Carp go on waivers before making a claim, based on their place in the standings last year they'd be at the top of the claim list. They can also trade for the guy and give up a mid-level minor league prospect in case another team is interested and is looking to make a trade.

Personally, I'd like Carp on the ST roster and fighting Nava and Overbay for the backup 1B/OF job. If he doesn't beat these guys out, they can also follow the DFA process again with him.

The key question is this, does Carp have more potential to make the team than one of the other guys on the 40 man roster, like Alex Hassan for example?

 

 

In response to titletownfan's comment:

Clay Mortenson would require a spot on Seattle's 40-man roster and the Mariners don't have room for the nearly 28-year-old righthander.

 

The key question is this, does Carp have more potential to make the team than one of the other guys on the 40 man roster, like Alex Hassan for example?

That would be my question.  Same as with every other recognizable name that gets put on waivers that posters want us to pick up.  His stats don't really scream out for us to pick him up.  He fits okay, but he had a .654 last year, with a 145/52 career K/W.

Overbay, minor league contract, is a better option that clearing storage space for Carps.

In response to softlaw2's comment:

He will be either on the roster or a FA opening day he is not going to spend one day in the minors. If Carp didn't work out couldn't you just DFA him? He is making next to nothing and since you claim on waivers, he only costs you the waiver fee.

In response to notin's comment:

Notin I disagree re. Gomez---I think, like Carp, he will be claimed. I would be more inclined to DFA Alex Hassan before Gomez. I do think Hassan clears waivers.

In response to Soxdog67's comment:

Since the Mariners DFA'd him he has to go through the waiver process before he can be shipped to the minors. That being the case all the Sox have to do is place a claim on him and if they are the team with the worst record claiming him then he would be theirs as long as they put him on the 40 man roster,he has no options left so they can't stash him in the minors. The only way Seattle can stop a team from claiming him for free is to withdraw the DFA or trade him in the next ten days. Two of the teams ahead of the Sox are set at first base Houston  might need him.

i'm pretty sure that PIKE would say yes.

In response to sportsbozo1's comment:

I suspect Seattle will wait out the 10 days for the best trade offer, as the Mariners did with DFA'd reliever Shawn Kelley, whom the M's traded today to the Yankees for lightly regarded minor league outfielder Abraham Almonte:

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/02/13/mariners-trade-shawn-kelley-to-yankees-for-minor-league-outfielder/

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In response to selenium's comment:

epic fail

In response to hill55's comment:

They only have 7 days to put him on waivers.  If they wait all 10, they have to trade him for whatever or release him...

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In response to Soxdog67's comment:

Since Carp was DFA'd, he is still with the Mariners, pending re-assignment, trade or waivers.

 

The Sox would need to trade for him at this point, but the return should be a mid-tier prospect if they do want this kid.

Keep in mind they'd have to add him to the 40 man roster here which means someone else would be DFA'd on our side or sent to the Mariners in the trade.

The Mariners would be unlikely to take back in trade a player who needs to be placed on the 40-man roster. Mike Carp was DFA'd only to make room for lefthander Joe Saunders on Seattle's 40-man roster (and because Carp is out of options).

 

Seattle might be interested in a player such as Boston outfield prospects Keury de la Cruz and Manual Margot, who would not need to be placed on the 40-man roster. 

 

Or, Linares.

 

 

Or wait 7 days snd see if Seattle waives him.  At this point in the offseason most teams hsve 40 man roster issues. Boston could always DFA Mauro Gomez, who is a reasonably safe bet to clear waivers. The demand for 28yo AAAA first basemen might make him unlikely for other teams to clear space for him.

 

 

Notin I disagree re. Gomez---I think, like Carp, he will be claimed. I would be more inclined to DFA Alex Hassan before Gomez. I do think Hassan clears waivers.

 

 

Gomez would clear waivers.  Anyone wanting a backup 1B would have been able to top the Sox offer for Overbay, or simply go after the superior (to Gomez) Casey Kotchman.  Gomez' right-handed bat will not put him in demand as a bench option, either.

And if he got claimed, big deal.  Players like Gomez do come along every year...

 

 

In response to hill55's comment:

is Hpuston considered AL or NL for waiver claims?

 

While they are in the AL this upcoming season, they did achieve their league-worst record in the NL...

I don't think anyone will offer anything for Carp. He's not worth bumping anyone from the 40 man roster and claiming on waivers, since Wakefield is no longer on it. The Red Sox should pass on claming this road kill. 

In response to softlaw2's comment:

They going to have to clear at least one roster space more likely two before the start of the assuming the Sox plan to have more than 11 position players on the roster, so what is the problem clearing a spot 6 weeks early.

In response to softlaw2's comment:

So, basically, Carp is the worst 40th man in MLB.

Gotcha!

That's not what I said. I said, the Red Sox don't need to bump anyone from the current 40 man roster to pay Carp to stay on it.  

 

 

In response to softlaw2's comment:

 

I don't think anyone will offer anything for Carp. He's not worth bumping anyone from the 40 man roster and claiming on waivers, since Wakefield is no longer on it. The Red Sox should pass on claming this road kill. 

 

So, basically, Carp is the worst 40th man in MLB.

 

Gotcha!

 

That's not what I said. I said, the Red Sox don't need to bump anyone from the current 40 man roster to pay Carp to stay on it.  

 

No, you actually said "anyone".

Unlike you, I actually read what others write before I respond.

 

Your stalking is quite unhealthy. My obvious reference was to teams "trading" anything for Carp. That's not going to happen unless some incompetent like Cherry fires from his hip. I've put you down for wanting this guy, who will be claimed off of waivers for virtual zero or released.

In response to softlaw2's comment:

I got you down for being a drivel clown.

I'd try and make a 2 or 3 for one deal to make room for Tazawa on the 25 man roster, and if that opens a slot on the 40 man (if all 2 or 3 traded are from the 40 man roster, then yes, I'd claim Carp. 

I would not DFA Hassan for Carp. Gomez for Carp is a close call.

Kalish could go to the 60 day DL to fit him as well.

 

Carp is better vs. RHP than his stat line suggests and is an upgrade,  but not someone you break the bank for.

 

The Sox could offer something questionable but not worthless like Derrick Gibson and see who tops it.  Chances are no one will...

In response to notin's comment:

Seattle can't expect a great return for four years of Mike Carp (the AL Rookie of the Month in August 2011), but in outfielder Abraham Almonte the Mariners got a better return than outfielder Derrik Gibson for just three years of reliever Shawn Kelley.

Before the Mariners traded for Almonte on Wednesday, I had suggested that the Red Sox trade Keury de la Cruz or Manuel Margot for Carp because Seattle lacks outfield depth in the minors.

In response to softlaw2's comment:

You are missing point the bump someone now and if doesn't work out DFA later for Overbay or Sweeney. No risk and very little cost.