CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Gary Carter fortified his Cooperstown credentials with the Mets two decades ago. Now, the Hall of Fame catcher is returning to New York to bolster his image and his résumé for the next phase in his career, officially becoming the fourth manager in Ducks history Monday afternoon. “I’m very proud to be back in New York and with this organization,” said Carter after donning a home white No. 8 Ducks jersey. “I came here to try and provide a championship with the Ducks. I love to teach and to be in uniform and work with the kids. I’m here to provide my knowledge and experience.” During his introductory press conference at Citibank Park, Carter said he is looking forward to managing again while also attempting to repair his reputation. Last spring, Carter was criticized by media members and former Mets teammates for publicly suggesting he would be interested in the Mets job before Willie Randolph was fired in June.

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Gary Carter won’t get his dream job of managing the Mets this coming season, but he may have gotten a close second. Instead of being in the dugout of Citi Field, the Hall of Fame catcher will manage at Citibank Park, taking the helm of the Long Island Ducks. “As we head into our 10th anniversary season, we are excited to have Gary on board to lead our team,” said Ducks principal owner Frank Boulton in a statement. “He has had great success in baseball both as a player and a manager, and we are confident he will help bring an Atlantic League championship back to Long Island.” Carter comes to Long Island fresh off a year where he managed the Orange County Flyers of the Golden League to a championship. Before that he managed in the Mets system in 2006 and 2006.

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