Daniel Murphy Agrees With Rockies
6 years agoFree-agent second baseman Daniel Murphy agreed to a deal with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The deal is expected to be for two years and $24 million. Murphy isn't the best defensive second baseman, so he'll likely be Colorado's main first baseman, which means Ian Desmond should move to the outfield full time. Murphy will be 34 next April and has injury concerns (played in just 91 games in 2018 due to knee issues), but he hit .299/.336/.454 with 12 home runs and 42 RBI with the Nationals and Cubs. While Murphy's power isn't ideal for a first baseman, his move to Coors Field will for sure be a boost to his fantasy upside.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale