Skipper has faith in Carp in LF: The Seattle Times reports Mariners manager Eric Wedge believes Mike Carp could handle an everyday role in left field. "I think he's definitely capable," Wedge said. "One thing I noticed last year was when we played him out there on a regular basis he was better defensively than when we played him out there sporadically. Now, we might not be able to control that." (Updated 01/30/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
With the arrival of Jesus Montero, Carp might have to see most of his time in left field, but he will have to win the job over the likes of Casper Wells, Trayvon Robinson and Michael Saunders. Carp will also likely get at-bats at DH on the days Montero gets time behind the plate. Carp hit .276 with 12 homers, 17 doubles and 46 RBI in 79 games with Seattle last season. He finally showed the potential we saw from him in the minors. Now, he just has to continue to progress. Look to Carp in the late rounds on Draft Day. (Updated 01/30/2012).
01/30/2012 12:08 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Seattle Mariners
The Mariners are obviously in a rebuilding phase, but have they done enough to improve the worst offense in baseball? Al Melchior takes a closer look at Seattle in a Fantasy team outlook.
01/25/2012 12:05 Positional and pitching eligibility for 2012
Plenty of position players and pitchers with eligibility changes entering 2012. We've got the complete listings for multi-eligible players, starting and relief pitchers and more for your league setup.
Mike Carp came out of seemingly nowhere to have a breakout campaign for the Mariners in 2011. After going just 7 for 35 (.200) with zero RBI during his first stint in the majors last season, he looked like a totally different hitter after being recalled in mid-July. He batted .286 with 12 homers and 46 RBI over his final 64 games and earned himself some playing time both at first base and in the outfield. While his .326 on-base percentage was not that impressive, the .466 slugging percentage he posted shows that he has some budding power. The 25-year-old will likely have a starting job in Seattle in 2012 so keep an eye on his progress and consider Carp a viable option in deeper mixed leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 1/3/12)
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