Thank You Daniel Murphy

2008 to 2015, 903 games, 3354 at bats, .288 batting average, with 62 homers, 228 doubles and only 440 strikes. Those are Daniel Murphy's numbers, they were with only one team, the New York Mets. Murphy came up through the Met organization as a third baseman but had to switch positions due to David Wright solidifying that position. Murphy is a professional hitter and goes out there and tries at defense. They couldn't find an infield position for him so they threw him out in left field and he showed that the outfield is not for everyone. That experiment was quickly tossed and he was put at first base where he looked much better. Then Ike Davis came on the scene and Murph was the utility infielder. He played second, third and first. The one consistent during all of that was his hitting, there is no question that this guy could hit.

I think Murph would be best suited as a utility guy playing first, second and third. I enjoyed watching him play and grinding out at bats, he barely ever struck out. Murph seemed very robotic but it worked for him. There is always a slight chance that the Mets could sign him but he clearly wants a long term contract because he is probably looking at at-most a $15 million per year deal but most like a contract of $10-$12 million over four years. The Mets might be wise to not pay that money for a guy without a position.

Seven years of Daniel Murphy, seven fun years of him wearing blue and orange in New York. If Murph comes back I would be okay with that but if he doesn't, Dilson Herrera or Flores look like decent options at second base. Herrera's defense is probably far better than both Murphy and Flores but the Mets are still waiting for his bat to catch up.

Do you think the Mets should resign Murphy? For how much if that's the case? Who do you think should be the Mets starting second baseman in 2016?

Thank You Daniel Murphy for all the memories I have of you hitting the ball in the gap and surprising me when you ranged to get the ball. Thank you.

Farewell 2015. Proud and Loyal

Congratulations to the 2015 New York Mets. They did a great job this season. They accomplished a lot and hopefully they learned where there weaknesses are and will add strength to their weakness. Much like the Royals did. Congratulations to the Kansas City Royals, they played flawlessly and deserved the win with their never say die attitude.

I'm proud to be a Met fan and the future is looking bright for this team. 

2015 has definitely been one of my favorite years.

Although they lost their final game of the season, it was great to watch them play in the final game of the year. An expected treat. I'm happy with what they accomplished. 

Thank you for a great season Mets.