Michael Morse will likely be playing in Washington Nationals’ home opener on Thursday - MLB Update
After experiencing a stunning last season, Michael Morse is witnessing a delayed entry in the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season. Manager Davey Johnson does not want to play him in a Major League game right away despite his being off the disabled
list.
“I don’t see any sense in rushing him up here,” Johnson said. “I think it’s going to get colder up here Wednesday. I would just as soon him not make the trip, stay there and get treatment, then be ready to go Thursday. And it depends how he does today and
tomorrow.”
His entry is conditional upon his performance in Class A Hagerstown and how he fares nine innings at left field. By proving himself 100 percent, he can rightly appear in Nationals home opener on Thursday.
Against the backdrop of Nationals’ recording their second loss in the regular season, he will strengthen their offence considerably. His career batting average of .296 and 183 RBIs speak loudly of his ability to turn out great for the Nationals.
What adds to his significance to the side is an impressive show in 2011 season when he stood among the first ten in all three categories from National League. During the season, he ended up on a .303 average, 95 RBIs and 31 home-runs.
Along with Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa, he will make up a formidable offence for Nationals.
Before looking at his potential impact as a left fielder or a first baseman for the Nationals, what matters the most ahead to him is his performance in Hagerstown. Under the close eye of manager and other staff, he will have to convince them of his composure
on the plate.
Even if he does not receive call for Thursday, he can benefit the club in upcoming games. As the Nationals progress ahead with a few injuries surfacing, Morse becomes a reliable option.
Since the Nationals hardly have any concern with their rotation, with pitchers like Jordan Zimmermann and Stephen Strasburg in place, only area they need to complement perfection is their offence.
Not a bad offence however compared to pitchers a bit on the rougher side and therefore with players like Morse recovering from injuries, Nationals have every reason to feel great about their prospects.
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