I doubt we'll choose to add payroll at 3B next year with Morel's 2nd half improvement. He has what I would call a "reasonable shot" at becoming a solid everyday player and we should be able to give him the job next year.

 

He has shown more patience of late. I still hope he can be a 2 hitter eventually, though he has to continue to show OBP improvement.

I doubt we'll choose to add payroll at 3B next year with Morel's 2nd half improvement. He has what I would call a "reasonable shot" at becoming a solid everyday player and we should be able to give him the job next year.

 

He has shown more patience of late. I still hope he can be a 2 hitter eventually, though he has to continue to show OBP improvement.

Another 2 HR day . That's 2 in the last week. Both to CF so he's showing very good pop now.

FWIW, Brandon Allen...ala Tyler Flowers, has officially returned back to earth.

 

301 OBP, 726 OPS

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/30070/brandon-allen

Another 2 HR day . That's 2 in the last week. Both to CF so he's showing very good pop now.

 

And he is walking a ton as well. Already 7 walks this month alone. (had 7 the entire season prior)

Nice game, kid.

ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla

Oz, when asked about Morel walking more: "I'd be the last one to talk about walks. I was swinging at everything from Day 1 to the last day."

 

ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla

Oz, when asked about Morel walking more: "I'd be the last one to talk about walks. I was swinging at everything from Day 1 to the last day."

 

Ozzie never met a letter high fastball he didn't like

Add 2 more walks from last nights game for Morel.

 

September numbers in 49 PA: .316/.447/.763/1.210 (5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 9 BBs.. all the highest of any month already)

Add 2 more walks from last nights game for Morel.

 

September numbers in 49 PA: .316/.447/.763/1.210 (5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 9 BBs.. all the highest of any month already)

 

He must be avoiding contact with Walker this month

ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla

Oz, when asked about Morel walking more: "I'd be the last one to talk about walks. I was swinging at everything from Day 1 to the last day."

 

 

Nice job Oz, ream him early in the year for not walking and when he finally starts to show some progress on multiple fronts, blow it off and talk about yourself. There's your reward Brent, now keep at it.

I'm more encouraged by the increase in walks recently than anything else I've seen. Walks are so crucial to managing slumps. If we have a hitter on our hands he can eventually draw 70 walks a season, it softens the blow of a .150 month significantly.

I'm more encouraged by the increase in walks recently than anything else I've seen. Walks are so crucial to managing slumps. If we have a hitter on our hands he can eventually draw 70 walks a season, it softens the blow of a .150 month significantly.

No, he won't draw 70 walks in a season. He's up there to hit the ball.

 

The thing with a guy like Morel who is clearly aggressive at the plate is that he needs to be able to take the walk when the pitcher won't pitch to him. That way, he's not getting himself out.

1. Alex Rios: -26.4

2. Adam Dunn: -19.4

3. Alcides Escobar: -19.4

4. Aaron Hill: -17.4

5. Brent Morel: -16.5

6. Gordon Beckham: -16.5

 

Greg Walker ladies and gentlemen -- let's stick with him, he's a good guy

Add 2 more walks from last nights game for Morel.

 

September numbers in 49 PA: .316/.447/.763/1.210 (5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 9 BBs.. all the highest of any month already)

this kid has proven he just needs time to adjust. I expect him to be much better next season.