Former Expos and Mets catcher Gary Carter has been named manager of the Long Island Ducks.
"The Kid" replaces Dave LaPoint, who compiled a 143-123 record in two seasons and led the club to a pair of playoff appearances. LaPoint, however, failed to lead the Ducks to a single postseason victory -- going 0-4 in the playoffs. But more alarming were a series of behind-closed-doors events involving teammates. The Ducks appeared to be a divided team late in the season, and it appeared big egos on the roster finally became a problem. And it will be interesting to see if Carter is accepted by his players. While respected and liked by the media and fans, teammates and players around the league despised Carter during his playing days -- because of his ability to turn on the charm when the cameras turned his way. Players and teammates took to calling him Kodak Carter.
Carter first became a candidate to manage in the Atlantic League last offseason when he interviewed for the opening in Lancaster.
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