What, the fact that he's a shameless, relentless self-promoter hadn't registered with you until just now? Then again, I don't think most managerial candidates are much different, he's just more open about it.

I couldn't stand him when he was a cry-baby player. Yes, he had talent but his whining and self-promotion were pathetic wherever he played. Try to find a teammate who liked him. He's on my list of jerks like Barry, Roger, and Pete.

My opinion of Carter just went up. He's willing to talk publicly about trying to get Willie Randolph's job, while many others are only angling for it privately.