Gary Carter, who helped lead the New...

Gary Carter, who helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986 but was hampered by bad knees in the past two seasons, was placed on waivers. for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

Carter, 35, was eligible to file for free agency, and the Mets decided after the season that they would make no attempt to re-sign him.