Category: Daniel Murphy
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Mets not ruling out retaining Daniel Murphy on a long-term deal
On Friday, the Mets made Daniel Murphy a $15.8 million qualifying offer. If he accepts, the Mets will retain Murphy on a one-year deal for that dollar amount. If he declines, the Mets will receive a compensation pick after the first round of the 2016 draft if he signs with another club. But assistant GM John…
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Report: Rockies have discussed signing Daniel Murphy
It’s been less than 24 hours since teams have had free reign to sign free agents from other clubs, and one of the Mets free agents is already garnering discussion. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is reporting the Rockies have discussed internally the possibility of signing Daniel Murphy. According to Rosenthal, the Rockies would conceivably sign…
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Sandy Alderson non-commital on extending Daniel Murphy a qualifying offer
With Daniel Murphy heading into free agency this winter, questions have arisen as to whether or not the Mets would consider retaining the life-long Met, especially after his miraculous postseason in which he hit seven home runs in the Division and National League Championship Series. Last week, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported…
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Mets intend to make Daniel Murphy a $15.8m qualifying offer
As far back as two summers ago and as recently as the last week, the Mets have not altered their stance on extending Daniel Murphy a long-term deal beyond the final year of team control in 2015. The issue has always been about value in regards to Murphy. He is a below average defender but capable…
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Mets not budging, plan to let Daniel Murphy go as a free agent after 2015
Oh, Murph! He’s produced a 1.308 OPS in seven postseason games, home runs in four consecutive games, all of which have come against Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, Jon Lester, and Jake Arrieta, three of the four National League Cy Young Award contenders. All of his home runs have meant the difference for the Mets. All of his…