Murph

G-Fafif
Aug 02 2008 02:04 PM

For the first time September 25, 2003, the Mets have a Murphy: Daniel Murphy, called up and playing left as Marlon Anderson goes on the DL with hammy issues. He bats sixth. Carlos B. bats second to complete the retro feel (of sorts).

Adam Rubin says this Murph "may be the best pure hitter in the Mets' minor league system, even surpassing Fernando Martinez."

He's here after one day in Triple-A.

metirish
Aug 02 2008 03:46 PM

Lets hope for a happy recap tonight.

Kong76
Aug 02 2008 03:55 PM

Willet's a proud parent. Again.

Benjamin Grimm
Aug 02 2008 03:57 PM

I know it's an awfully common name, but I'll throw this out there anyway.

Is he any relation to this guy?

Also, his middle name is Thomas, which makes me think of this guy:

G-Fafif
Aug 02 2008 04:57 PM

While Brandon Knight is off pitching for his country, Murphy has pinched his number, 28.

Which will always belong to Bobby Jones and John Milner.

AG/DC
Aug 02 2008 05:24 PM

MbtN: 28?

Marty Noble: My 28 is Bill Robinson.

MbtN: That’s a good choice. Robinson has been there as long as any player. Except maybe John Milner.

Marty Noble: Milner was lazy. He had a bathrobe that was Howard Johnson colors: orange, turquoise and white. He could have gone 60-for-60 in the previous weeks but if he had that bathrobe on, he wasn’t playing. If he had gone 0-for-48 and didn’t have the bathrobe on, he was playing. He wouldn’t say anything. If he had the bathrobe on he’d just walk away. Not a nice person. He once had a wine bottle by the neck and threatened me with it. I called him “the Hamper” not the “Hammer.”

MbtN: You’re ruining my childhood memories.

Marty Noble: He wasn’t a good guy.

Kong76
Aug 02 2008 05:33 PM

I'd rather not think of Milner as a bad guy, so I won't.

Murphy got a base hit in first major league at bat, tying a record.

G-Fafif
Aug 02 2008 07:32 PM

Murph is to 28 what Endy is to 10: an awesome leftfielder.