There are any number of other random right-handed swingmen that would fill in perfectly adequately, so at this point I will move on to Morales—an enigmatic lefty who has had some good seasons and some bad seasons.
Morales was a full-time starter for the first time last year, and it did not work. He posted a 5.42 ERA and a career-low strikeout rate (except 2008, when he made five appearances), but he has had some good moments. In 2011 and 2012, he posted ERAs better than league average. And at the very least, he has a career .296 OBP allowed to lefties, so he could be a situational lefty from the bullpen.
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