To think the Red Sox will bring up both players this season and use them for an extended period of time is wishful thinking. If Julio Lugo wasn't benched last season while batting under .200 forever, he won't get benched this season (we all know I wish for that more than anyone). As for Chris Carter, I don't think we will ever know
That it is but I'll leave off with this. I believe any team that loses it's best hitter will take a step back, hence the Red Sox would not be the 2nd best offense in the AL if they were to play without David Ortiz.