July 18, 201213 yr Still haven't seen when it will start. Tim Hayes @Hayes_BHCSports Per @BristolSox GM Mahlon Luttrell, big league infielder Brent Morrell will begin rehab assignment with club. He's appeared in 185 MLB games
July 18, 201213 yr Don't they have a lower level? I don't want him rushing his way back thinking he's needed.
July 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:14 AM) He doesn't have a spot with the Sox anymore.. Actually, that'd be Orlando Hudson.
July 18, 201213 yr Unless Morel is learning 1B and OF during his rehab, he isn't going to be back up with the Sox this season. There's no room on the roster for a bench player who only plays one position, unless that position is C.
July 18, 201213 yr How long can rehab stint last when starting at low levels? He could still be useful as a defensive/health replacement when rosters expand.
July 18, 201213 yr Actually, that'd be Orlando Hudson. You are probably right. If we cut Hudson, we would only have 1 LH hitter on the bench and Morel can't play more than one position.
July 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:20 AM) You are probably right. If we cut Hudson, we would only have 1 LH hitter on the bench and Morel can't play more than one position. Well, it's not like either guy would play.
July 18, 201213 yr Yeah I don't see a spot for him either. He kind of wastes a spot only being able to play one position. Frankly, I'd just send him to AAA until September. It'd be better for him to get the consistent at bats rather than rot away on the bench for the rest of the year Edited July 18, 201213 yr by ChiSox_Sonix
July 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:17 AM) Unless Morel is learning 1B and OF during his rehab, he isn't going to be back up with the Sox this season. There's no room on the roster for a bench player who only plays one position, unless that position is C. He will be needed when Youk re-injures his back.
July 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 07:17 AM) How long can rehab stint last when starting at low levels? He could still be useful as a defensive/health replacement when rosters expand. My guess is, if all goes well, it is probably a month long rehab process. Only thing I'm curious about is normally doesn't a rehab max at 15 or 20 days? Is there some sort of an exception when its a longer injury you are coming back from?
July 18, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:46 AM) My guess is, if all goes well, it is probably a month long rehab process. Only thing I'm curious about is normally doesn't a rehab max at 15 or 20 days? Is there some sort of an exception when its a longer injury you are coming back from? I thought it was 30?
July 18, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 07:47 AM) I thought it was 30? 30 days for pitchers; 20 days for non-pitchers.
July 18, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:49 AM) 30 days for pitchers; 20 days for non-pitchers. That would make sense.
July 18, 201213 yr Morel has options left, so the maximum amount of rehab time is irrelevant, unless the Sox want to keep paying him major league salary for the entire 20 days for some reason.
July 18, 201213 yr Author Oops. I wonder if the FNG at CSN jumped the gun? Bristol Sox @BristolSox @Hayes_BHCSports where do you see that?
July 18, 201213 yr You should never lose your spot to injury....so Youk better get ready for some bench time
July 18, 201213 yr You should never lose your spot to injury....so Youk better get ready for some bench time Morel is the next Wally Pipp.
July 18, 201213 yr It'll at least be interesting to see if he can top .200 in the Appalachian League.
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