David Murphy, Is he legit?

[mu_biggie]

Ok so I know he came to Texas in the Gagne deal, but is he good. Is he worth picking up? Is playing over his head? I cannot find any information about him. I know he was a first round pick of the red sox but thats it. Help me out.

[artie]

I'd like to get some feedback on this too... he's been offered to me for JD Drew and I think I'd prefer his positional flexibility on my bench.

[soty]

I have been watching him closely. I have held off up to this point since I dont know much about him. If anyone has any info on him that would be great.

[rentz]

murphy has picked up where he left off last season and then some. I'm still not sure if the guy is anything more than a very good 4th outfielder, but so far he's shown no signs of really slowing down and i think the rangers will keep playing him almost daily until he does.

I do know hitting coach rudy jaramillo worked with murphy on not pulling so many pitches and hitting the opposite way more.

[soty]

murphy has picked up where he left off last season and then some. I'm still not sure if the guy is anything more than a very good 4th outfielder, but so far he's shown no signs of really slowing down and i think the rangers will keep playing him almost daily until he does.

I do know hitting coach rudy jaramillo worked with murphy on not pulling so many pitches and hitting the opposite way more.

Thanks for the info. I will continue to keep a close watch on him.

[EverybodyHits]

there were some writers picking him as a sleeper before opening day. so it's not out of nowhere. he probably wont be anywhere near carlos pena status. but definatley more legit then the john bowker types.

[The Fischer Account]

Definitely legit. He's put up great numbers on a bad team and I see no reason for it to slow down. I just traded him and Uggla for Grady Sizmore, so he's getting respect.