| 31 March 2009
From Sean McAdam, Boston Herald:
Nick Green and Chris Carter have been told that they have made the Red Sox Opening Day roster, with the understanding that things could change if the Sox make a last minute deal or waiver claim.
Carter won the extra outfield/backup first base role over Jeff Bailey, who was told he would not be going to New York. A dejected Bailey, who hit .356 with a homer and eight RBI. But Carter enjoyed the best spring of any Red Sox hitter, leading the club with six homers. He hit .359 with 10 RBI.
Green will serve as the team's utility infielder until Julio Lugo comes back from knee surgery. Carter, meanwhile, is likely to lose his spot when Mark Kotsay (back) is ready to return, on or about May 1.
Bottom Line: I was rooting for Bailey, but Chris Carter really stepped up his game over the past week or two. He has six ding dongs this spring and he may even be rubbing off on Rocco Baldelli, who has hit two homers in the past two games.
Carter's defense is probably the only real concern here, but it's not bad enough to ignore the power that Carter brings to the plate. Carter could quickly become a fan favorite with a few pinch hit home runs...
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