The San Francisco Giants signed Michael Morse to a one-year, $6 million contract prior to the 2014 season.
A third-round pick by the Chicago White Sox in 2000, he also spent time with the Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles before making his way to San Francisco.
It was not until his age-28 season in 2010 that he finally established himself at the MLB level. Splitting time between right field and first base, he hit .289/.352/.519 with 12 doubles and 15 home runs in 293 plate appearances.
The following season, he exploded for 36 doubles, 31 home runs and 95 RBI in his first crack at regular playing time, finishing 19th in NL MVP voting while posting 3.