Morel’s Year in Winston-Salem

It is an exciting day here in Winston-Salem with big league third baseman Brent Morel set to start a rehab assignment with the Dash. Morel played in Winston-Salem during the 2009 season and was with the White Sox for the 2011 exhibition with the Dash, so he is familiar with the area.

Morel hit .281 with 16 homers and 79 RBI in 128 games during the first season of the “Dash” and the final go-around at Ernie Shore Field.

Morel was a staple on the Dash’s playoff team in 2009. (Photo by Cristine Maybourne/W-S Dash)

Morel flashed some great leather at third base while in Winston-Salem. (Photo by Josh Humphries/W-S Dash)

Morel with former Winston skipper Joe McEwing (Photo by Josh Humphries/W-S Dash).

A pair of big leaguers here, Morel and Atlanta Braves slugger Jason Heyward, then a member of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Photo by Cristine Maybourne/W-S Dash).

Morel signing some autographs while in Winston-Salem (Photo by Cristine Maybourne/W-S Dash).

Morel during an interview prior to the Dash-White Sox exhibition in 2011 (Photo by Steve Orcutt/W-S Dash).

Morel takes the field during pre-game introductions in 2011 (Photo by Steve Orcutt/W-S Dash).

- Brian