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868904 · 12-22-2016, 11:19 PM

I really don't understand the hate for Morales and this move by the Jays. Is Morales really that big of a downgrade from Encarnacion? The career numbers don't look that different to me. Morales has a slightly higher batting average while Encarnacion gets a base a little more.

While Encarnacion played a lot of first base last year, it's not like he was any good at it. Both players are essentially DHs. Factor in that Morales is a switch hitter and is significantly cheaper and I really don't see how this is such a massive downgrade like it is being made out to be.

Oh and the Jays get a 1st round pick out of it too.

12-22-2016, 11:19 PM	#782
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I really don't understand the hate for Morales and this move by the Jays. Is Morales really that big of a downgrade from Encarnacion? The career numbers don't look that different to me. Morales has a slightly higher batting average while Encarnacion gets a base a little more. While Encarnacion played a lot of first base last year, it's not like he was any good at it. Both players are essentially DHs. Factor in that Morales is a switch hitter and is significantly cheaper and I really don't see how this is such a massive downgrade like it is being made out to be. Oh and the Jays get a 1st round pick out of it too. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!