Daniel Murphy

[ewitkows]

He was claimed by an unknown team, could it be the Brewers? NL teams get first shot at him. Schoop has been a disappointment, Shaw and Moose split time at 2nd/3rd and Murphy/Shaw split time at 2nd. I know his defense isn't all that great but we need another professional bat in the lineup.

[bill hAll Star]

He was claimed by an unknown team, could it be the Brewers? NL teams get first shot at him. Schoop has been a disappointment, Shaw and Moose split time at 2nd/3rd and Murphy/Shaw split time at 2nd. I know his defense isn't all that great but we need another professional bat in the lineup.

 

Eh, being a lefty that would truly take ABs away from Shaw and Mous and not create as much of a platoon advantage. I was fine with the Moustakas pickup because they've gotten plenty of at bats for those 2 regardless even with Schoop. Murphy would mean you're benching Shaw or Moustakas against a righty the majority of the time.

[jerichoholicninja]

Murphy could play 1B (or more likely play 2B and put Shaw at 1B) and send Thames to the bench. If it's a straight waiver claim or costs a nothing minor leaguer it's not a bad move. It would mean they have about 37 infielders for 4 spots but whatever.

[Warning Track Power]

While Murphy will not set the world ablaze with his defense, his offensive skill set is perfect for the Brewers. The man rarely strikes out and has a slash of .329/.380/.930 in 342 games the past 3 years in Washington. This would be a boon for the offense if it happens as a Cain, Yelich, Aguilar, Murphy, Braun, Shaw/Moustakas, Schoop/Arcia lineup would be unreal.

 

Sign me up for Murphy with Perez as a defensive replacement late in games.

[MrTPlush]

They got Moustakas and Schoop….they aren't going to start sitting those two guys a bunch for Murphy. It just, would not be efficient.

[ewitkows]

Schoop has shown me nothing, I'd be fine with DFA him. It was worth a trying , but it's not working.

[Warning Track Power]

Schoop has shown me nothing, I'd be fine with DFA him. It was worth a trying , but it's not working.

I would be OK with moving him for Murphy but not outright DFAing him. While not my type of player, he is only a season removed from being an All Star 2B hitting .293 with 32 HR. Give him 2B next season and see what we have.

[adambr2]

Schoop is not getting DFA after 50 ABs. Just not happening.

 

I'll never say never with Stearns, as he lives way, way outside the box at times, but I don't see how Murphy makes much sense for us.

 

Moving Schoop for Murphy is kind of an interesting idea, except Murphy can't play SS and isn't RH so I don't see that really fitting either. Plus it's nearly unheard of to take that big of a loss on a trade just 3 weeks after a deal.

[KeithStone53151]

I think the Dbacks or Rockies probably claimed him, I would guess Rockies. They could use his stick at 1b.

 

I feel like the odds of him actually leaving the Nationals are relatively slim though.

[JDBrewCrew]

Craig Mish

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@CraigMish

1m1 minute ago

Source indicates the Chicago Cubs claimed Daniel Murphy from the Nationals. Working out a deal.

[bill hAll Star]

I think the Dbacks or Rockies probably claimed him, I would guess Rockies. They could use his stick at 1b.

 

I feel like the odds of him actually leaving the Nationals are relatively slim though.

 

I wouldn't say it's completely unlikely for the Rockies to do that, but with Dahl, CarGo, Blackmon, Parra, McMahon they may already have their share of lefty options. I know that McMahon doesn't necessarily have a stranglehold at 1B, but he's hitting pretty well and Desmond already plays there at times as well. Might not really be a need for them, either. I also know that Desmond isn't hitting that well but I think he's fairly likely to remain in the lineup.

[bill hAll Star]

Craig Mish

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@CraigMish

1m1 minute ago

Source indicates the Chicago Cubs claimed Daniel Murphy from the Nationals. Working out a deal.

 

Ugh, I was gonna suggest that as my guess (now I seem real smart after the fact). That would be a bit annoying.

[ewitkows]

We should have been able to claim him before the cubs right? Fail on Sterns if so.

[bill hAll Star]

We should have been able to claim him before the cubs right? Fail on Sterns if so.

 

Well, it depends whether or not his owner said, "sure, David, here's $5 million to block another team from acquiring a player that we don't really need."