Daniel Murphy
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Born: Apr 1, 1985
- Debut: August 2, 2008
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 21, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer off Derek Lowe in tonight's 11-3 loss to the Braves at Citi Field.
Our View:
Murphy has a five-game hitting streak, and blasted his fourth homer of September. He is hitting well while trying to improve his stock as an impending free agent after the season.
September 17, 2009
Daniel Murphy partly atoned for a disastrous game from Wednesday on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with his tenth home run. The Mets still lost 7-3 in Atlanta, though.
Our View:
That disastrous game included a game-ending error and five stranded baserunners. With his Mets contract up after the season, he might be granted a change of scenery by the Amazins.
September 15, 2009
Daniel Murphy was the only Met to record multiple hits in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Braves. He was 2-for-4 on the day.
Our View:
Murphy has just nine homers and 55 RBI this season and is not worth owning outside of deep NL-only leagues due to the fact that he plays at a power position (1B) and provides little power.
September 6, 2009
Daniel Murphy finished a double away from the cycle and drove in all four Mets' runs on Sunday as New York defeated the Cubs 4-2. Murphy went 3-for-4 in the game.
Our View:
Murphy has played well since the beginning of August, and he was the man for the Mets today. He as done a decent job filling in for Carlos Delgado at first this season, but he is just an average fantasy player.
August 27, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and three RBI in the Mets' 10-3 blowout win over the Marlins Thursday.
Our View:
Murphy has come alive a bit in August, as he's hitting over .300 for the month, marking the first time he's accomplished that feat since April. He also has 11 doubles and ten RBI this August.
July 28, 2009
Daniel Murphy knocked two hits on Tuesday in the Mets' 4-0 win over the Rockies. Murphy went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in the win.
Our View:
Murphy is starting to settle in as the team's first baseman, but his .248 average makes him irrelevant in the fantasy world. He isn't a great power or RBI guy, and with an average that low he should not be considered in any format.
July 10, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in tonight's 3-0 loss to the Reds at Citi Field.
Our View:
The Mets only mustered four hits in the game, and Murphy was a lone bright spot. Murphy has two hits in two of his last three games.
June 25, 2009
Daniel Murphy is not in the Mets' lineup for their Thursday afternoon game against the Cardinals. He will be replaced at first base by Nick Evans.
Our View:
Evans had a big night on Wednesday, so he gets the nod at first again today. Don't expect this to be a regular thing, as Murphy figures to get the majority of the playing time at first going forward.
May 27, 2009
Daniel Murphy went off on Wednesday night. He was 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer and five RBI in the Mets' 7-4 win over the Nationals.
Our View:
Murphy has been in the doghouse this season for his lack of production, but he broke out in a big way on Wednesday. This was just his second three-hit game this season and only the fourth time he has recorded multiple RBI in one contest. His previous season-high was two.
May 20, 2009
Daniel Murphy will make his debut at first base in Wednesday nights' game, according to Newsday. He will be playing in place of the injured Carlos Delgado.
Our View:
Murphy hasn't played a game at first base this season, but he almost has to be better there than he was in the outfield. This should open up some playing time for Gary Sheffield and Ryan Church in the outfield.
May 5, 2009
Daniel Murphy and Jeremy Reed were out early Tuesday taking ground balls at first base, according to Newsday. With Carlos Delgado still banged up, the two players could see some action there.
Our View:
The Mets aren't likely to use Reed much at first, but Murphy could start there next year after Delgado's deal runs out.
May 2, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 1-for-2 with a home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss at Philadelphia.
Our View:
Murphy crushed homers in back-to-back games against the Phillies, and took advantage of playing at launching pad Citizens Bank Park.
April 29, 2009
Daniel Murphy will start in left field and bat third for the Mets on Thursday, the Miami Herald reports.
Our View:
Gary Sheffield started the last two games in left field, and Murphy has been in the lineup for only two of the last six contests. His defense has been shaky early in the year, and the Mets have been trying to find at-bats for Sheff. It's been tough to use Murphy in mixed leagues, though.
April 28, 2009
According to the New York Daily News, Daniel Murphy is out of the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. It's the fourth time in six games he's been scratched.
Our View:
Murphy's health is not the issue here. It's his defense that's landed him on the bench. He's had some costly errors lately and it looks like he's being disciplined for them. Gary Sheffield will get the start in left in Murphy's stead. This doesn't sound like a permanent move, but go ahead and keep Murphy out of your lineup until the skipper comes around.
April 18, 2009
Daniel Murphy will be getting the day off today, with Gary Sheffield replacing him in left field against the Brewers, according to the New York Daily News.
Our View:
Murphy is hitting fine with a .286 average over 42 at-bats, but skipper Jerry Manuel decided he needs a break today as he already committed two fielding errors.
April 16, 2009
The Star-Ledger reports that Daniel Murphy has been prone to errors because of the pressure that he feels playing for the Mets. He has been charged with two errors through eight games.
Our View:
The New York media loves to think they actually effect the players and thus the outcome of the games but there's rarely any substance to it, and this is probably just another case of that. Murphy came up as an infielder and he is now learning a new position at the major league level. Mistakes are to be expected and, as with anything, he will improve his defense as he gains more experience in left field.
April 6, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Monday's 2-1 win over the Reds. His lone hit was a homer.
Our View:
Murphy only hit two homers over 127 at-bats last season, and got his 2009 campaign off to a solid start, with the help of playing at the Great American Ballpark.
March 30, 2009
Daniel Murphy hit his first home run of the spring and his sixth double on Monday as the Mets beat Baltimore 2-1. He finished the day 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Our View:
Murphy is slated to start in left field for the Mets. He will also be hitting in between Jose Reyes and David Wright which significantly boosts his fantasy value. He figures to be on a short leash, however, because Fernando Tatis and Jeremy Reed will both be itching for action off the bench.
March 30, 2009
The New York Daily News reports that outfielder Daniel Murphy will hit in the No. 2 spot in the order in most games for the Mets.
Our View:
Murphy is having a nice spring, as he is hitting .356 through 73 at-bats. However, he may be spelled at times by Fernando Tatis and Jeremy Reed who will both likely make the big league club. Regardless, hitting in between Jose Reyes and David Wright could do wonders for his fantasy production.
March 17, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta. He hit two singles and a double, his fourth of the spring.
Our View:
Murphy raised his spring average to .400. He won't offer much speed or power, but could hit for a solid average, making him worth a look for NL-only leagues. He is slated to platoon with Fernando Tatis in left field.
March 12, 2009
Daniel Murphy has signed a one-year contract with the Mets worth $401,000, according to the NY Post.
Our View:
Murphy is projected to platoon in left field with Fernando Tatis this season, and should see enough action to be useful in NL-only leagues. He could hit for a solid average, but won't provide much speed or power.
March 9, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 2-for-3 in Monday's 9-8 win over the Orioles. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Murphy is expected to platoon with Fernando Tatis in left field this season, and should see enough at-bats to be useful in NL-only leagues. He won't be a viable source for speed or power, but could hit for a solid average, as he did in 2008.
March 6, 2009
Daniel Murphy went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals in the Grapefruit League. His hit was a triple, his first of the spring. He left six men on base.
Our View:
Murphy is expected to platoon with Fernando Tatis in left field this season, and should see enough at-bats to be useful in NL-only leagues. He won't be a viable source for speed or power, but could hit for a solid average, as he did in 2008.
February 28, 2009
Daniel Murphy had a rough outing on Saturday, collecting just one hit in five at-bats with one strikeout.
Our View:
Murphy is favored to win the starting job in left field, so there's a lot riding on his spring. We'll keep you posted on his status.
February 23, 2009
Skipper Jerry Manuel noted that he is leaning toward starting Daniel Murphy in left field full-time, according to the NY Post. Manuel said, "I do not want Murphy to get into a strictly platoon situation. I think he is a little better player than that."
Our View:
The Mets' promising young outfielder is worth targeting as a flier for NL-only leagues. He did not display much speed or power last season over 127 at-bats, but held a solid .315 batting average and .401 OBP.
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