Article: Twins Sign Veteran OF David Murphy To Minor League Deal

[SwainZag]

I don't think I have ever seen more of an overkill judgement and outrage to a minor league contract signing.  

[Mike Sixel]

 

I don't think I have ever seen more of an overkill judgement and outrage to a minor league contract signing.  

 

Remember the outrage here over Kubel and Bartlett, especially after St. Peter said the 25th man doesn't matter?

[Guest]

I don't think I have ever seen more of an overkill judgement and outrage to a minor league contract signing.

 

It's like watching the eighth sequel to a movie that never had any good versions. The good news is that the GM was able to tell the last two he couldn't find an MLB spot for them.

[mattkummer]

My guess is that Kepler goes back to AAA when the Twins hit the road Wednesday, and Murphy comes up. I'd rather see someone like Murphy in that limited role than a top prospect who needs ABs.

I'd put money on moving Perkins to the 60 day DL. He even said he'll be out longer than 15. Right now, the bullpen is better without him-- so take the time and make sure he's healthy.

It will be interesting to see what happens when Santana comes off the DL. That's when I think Buxton gets sent out if he continues to flail at the plate.

 

[DJSim22]

 

My guess is that Kepler goes back to AAA when the Twins hit the road Wednesday, and Murphy comes up. I'd rather see someone like Murphy in that limited role than a top prospect who needs ABs. I'd put money on moving Perkins to the 60 day DL. He even said he'll be out longer than 15. Right now, the bullpen is better without him-- so take the time and make sure he's healthy. It will be interesting to see what happens when Santana comes off the DL. That's when I think Buxton gets sent out if he continues to flail at the plate.

 

I'd bet my house this is the case.  Makes the most sense as Kepler is just chewing seeds up here.  A little time up here early to get some BP with the coaches and MLB players is nice, but it's time that he goes down and players regularly again.

 

I would have rather they brought up Mastro, and did anything this winter, but I see why this may have been done. 

 

If the Twins continue to flounder in last place, they'll try flipping Murphy for a C level prospect.  Not a big deal.

[diehardtwinsfan]

I don't think they are giving up on Arcia already.  If they are, fans will have a right to be angry.  This looks more like getting Kepler every day PT.

[Mike Sixel]

Are they really going to call him up, and maybe lose a young player? Or are they going to finally go with youth?

[Seth Stohs]

I'd heard it yesterday, but couldn't get final verification. Just a bit ago, Mike Berardino tweeted that David Murphy had asked for and was granted his release. He's headed back home. 

 

So, people can relax now... 

[Mike Sixel]

 

I'd heard it yesterday, but couldn't get final verification. Just a bit ago, Mike Berardino tweeted that David Murphy had asked for and was granted his release. He's headed back home. 

 

So, people can relax now... 

 

Wow. You think he wasn't confident? This has to be why the last shoe has not fallen. What will they do with the bench now? Mastro?

[alarp33]

 

I'd heard it yesterday, but couldn't get final verification. Just a bit ago, Mike Berardino tweeted that David Murphy had asked for and was granted his release. He's headed back home. 

 

So, people can relax now... 

 

This is shocking (in a good way).  But ummm. How do they get back to a 12 or 13 position player 25 man roster now?  In a way, does this make today's moves even more confusing (even though most of us I'm sure are happy Murphy won't be on the roster)?

[SweetOne69]

So in other words, we lost our 3rd catcher for nothing.

[Mike Sixel]

 

So in other words, we lost our 3rd catcher for nothing.

 

Nah, Mastro isn't on the 40 man, is he?

[alarp33]

 

Wow. You think he wasn't confident? This has to be why the last shoe has not fallen. What will they do with the bench now? Mastro?

 

I mean he's at .200/.357/.218 in AAA.  It almost HAS to be an infielder if they are intent on Danny Santana being the regular center fielder, right?  They don't currently have a backup infielder

 

Or dare I say, Sano goes back to 3rd, Nunez becomes the backup around the IF, and Arcia and Rosario play in the corners?  Then theoretically Mastro would be the 4th OFer

Edited April 25, 2016 by alarp33