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Daniel Murphy 2020 Outlook: Can Coors Counteract Age Concerns?
5 years agoDaniel Murphy's first season in Colorado didn't go as hoped, either for the Rockies or for fantasy owners who invested an early-round pick in his services. The veteran suffered an injury in March that cost him most of April and never seemed to get on track afterward. Ultimately, he turned in his worst performance since 2015, slashing .279/.328/.452 with just 13 home runs in 478 plate appearances. Since winning the National League batting title with a .347 mark in 2016, Murphy's average has declined at least 20 points in each season. He has spent time on the injured list in each of the last six campaigns, and will turn 35 in April. He has also lost second base eligibility for 2020, meaning he only qualifies at first base. Still, playing in the game's most hitter-friendly park lends Murphy some intrigue as a late-round flier. With an NFBC ADP of 235, he's the 24th first baseman off the board. Even a modest rebound would allow him to turn a profit at that cost.
