The reaction to the Blue Jays’ signing of Kendrys Morales has been drawn out over two slow months, paralleled with the fruitless pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion.
Morales is an extremely limited player, but as a switch hitter with power, a great deal will be asked of him offensively. Optimists are few and far between when it comes to the 33-year-old Cuban, but a look at two critical factors suggests that Morales could actually excel in his new home.
1. Downsizing: The hottest real estate trend for power hitters
The primary source of Kendrys Morales’ offensive value to the Blue Jays will be the home run ball.