Author Topic: Nats’ Daniel Murphy (Read 4878 times)

TerryPuhl21 · « **on:** August 21, 2018, 07:11:09 am »

MLB Radio reporting this morning that someone has claimed Daniel Murphy. The feeling is that it is an American League team and the NY Post says it is NOT the Yankees. It would be interesting if it was Houston. Could be the left handed bat we need. Murphy is a tough, tough out and could be great coming off the bench late in games against tough bullpen pieces. He would be a backup option if Altuve’s knee flares back up and he could platoon in DH spot with Gattis and bat against the righties.

It would most likely mean however that Tyler White goes back down. Any deal would have to happen by tomorrow. He is still owed about 5 million so it is possible according to MLB Radio that the Nats could let the team who claimed him have him.

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BlownRanger · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:27:20 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 21, 2018, 07:11:09 am

MLB Radio reporting this morning that someone has claimed Daniel Murphy. The feeling is that it is an American League team and the NY Post says it is NOT the Yankees. It would be interesting if it was Houston. Could be the left handed bat we need. Murphy is a tough, tough out and could be great coming off the bench late in games against tough bullpen pieces. He would be a backup option if Altuve’s knee flares back up and he could platoon in DH spot with Gattis and bat against the righties.

It would most likely mean however that Tyler White goes back down. Any deal would have to happen by tomorrow. He is still owed about 5 million so it is possible according to MLB Radio that the Nats could let the team who claimed him have him.

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I like what he's done as much as the next guy, but the idea that Tyler White might get sent down is not anything that any Astros fan should fret over.

subnuclear · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:54:04 pm »

Harper and Matt Adams claimed on revocable waivers too (reportedly).

juliogotay · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2018, 01:12:29 pm »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 21, 2018, 12:27:20 pm

I like what he's done as much as the next guy, but the idea that Tyler White might get sent down is not anything that any Astros fan should fret over.

The fact we are fretting over Tyler White not being on this team is something to fret over.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2018, 01:25:40 pm »

Supposedly Murphy to the Cubs and Matt Adams to the Cards.

doyce7 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2018, 01:34:48 pm »

Andrew McCutchen was placed on trade waivers last night. I would love to add cutch

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2018, 03:11:09 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 21, 2018, 01:34:48 pm

Andrew McCutchen was placed on trade waivers last night. I would love to add cutch

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I think there are some bats out there that while they look like they could be underperforming for the season, might would do well in our lineup with some hitters to give them protection. McCutchen is one of those. Just not sure an NL bat like his is going to clear all the teams necessary to get to us. May have to be an AL guy or someone who has already cleared waivers. Joe Mauer comes to mind there. He would be a great bat to have on the bench late in games. Great contact guy who can still hit.

Just a thought as I sit here and wait for tonight’s game....

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doyce7 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2018, 03:27:55 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 21, 2018, 03:11:09 pm

I think there are some bats out there that while they look like they could be underperforming for the season, might would do well in our lineup with some hitters to give them protection. McCutchen is one of those. Just not sure an NL bat like his is going to clear all the teams necessary to get to us. May have to be an AL guy or someone who has already cleared waivers. Joe Mauer comes to mind there. He would be a great bat to have on the bench late in games. Great contact guy who can still hit.

Just a thought as I sit here and wait for tonight’s game....

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Yeah I'd give it about 10% chance he gets to us but if he does we should snap him up.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2018, 06:10:42 pm »

To the Cubs.

JimR · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2018, 09:32:48 am »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 21, 2018, 03:11:09 pm

I think there are some bats out there that while they look like they could be underperforming for the season, might would do well in our lineup with some hitters to give them protection. McCutchen is one of those. Just not sure an NL bat like his is going to clear all the teams necessary to get to us. May have to be an AL guy or someone who has already cleared waivers. Joe Mauer comes to mind there. He would be a great bat to have on the bench late in games. Great contact guy who can still hit.

Just a thought as I sit here and wait for tonight’s game....

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Your 100th post about acquiring Mauer.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2018, 11:40:23 am »

Quote from: JimR on August 22, 2018, 09:32:48 am

Your 100th post about acquiring Mauer.

No, perhaps only the third, but point taken. I like players who put the ball in play.

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mrpink · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2018, 04:23:31 pm »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 21, 2018, 12:27:20 pm

I like what he's done as much as the next guy, but the idea that Tyler White might get sent down is not anything that any Astros fan should fret over.

Now hitting .286/.354/.558 since September 2016. I don't know what Astros fan wouldn't fret over a guy with those numbers getting sent down.

MusicMan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2018, 04:51:22 pm »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 21, 2018, 12:27:20 pm

I like what he's done as much as the next guy, but the idea that Tyler White might get sent down is not anything that any Astros fan should fret over.

Only 6 players in all of MLB have a higher OPS than White since the All Star break.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2018, 04:55:46 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 22, 2018, 11:40:23 am

No, perhaps only the third, but point taken. I like players who put the ball in play.

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Mauer: .275/.352/.372 this year.
White: .290/.380/.607 this year.

Yeah, I definitely think Mauer should replace White.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2018, 05:24:43 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 27, 2018, 04:55:46 pm

Mauer: .275/.352/.372 this year.
White: .290/.380/.607 this year.

Yeah, I definitely think Mauer should replace White.

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That was never said by me anywhere. Never did I say Mauer SHOULD replace White on the roster. I was simply speculating that if anyone, such as Mauer, McCutchen or Murphy were acquired, it may mean he would have to be the one sent down. Didn’t say I would do or was in favor. I was simply pointing out that I like Mauer as a hitter.

White goes no where for now. In fact, barring an injury, there isn’t room on our roster to acquire anyone before the 8/31 deadline. If it wasn’t for roster expansion on Sept first I’m not sure where you would put Marisnick or McCann. White and Kemp have done more than enough to stay on this roster.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2018, 05:34:47 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 27, 2018, 05:24:43 pm

That was never said by me anywhere. Never did I say Mauer SHOULD replace White on the roster. I was simply speculating that if anyone, such as Mauer, McCutchen or Murphy were acquired, it may mean he would have to be the one sent down. Didn’t say I would do or was in favor. I was simply pointing out that I like Mauer as a hitter.

White goes no where for now. In fact, barring an injury, there isn’t room on our roster to acquire anyone before the 8/31 deadline. If it wasn’t for roster expansion on Sept first I’m not sure where you would put Marisnick or McCann. White and Kemp have done more than enough to stay on this roster.

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If they add anyone, it'll probably be Thursday or Friday and they wouldn't have to be added until after the expanded rosters

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2018, 05:37:49 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 27, 2018, 05:34:47 pm

If they add anyone, it'll probably be Thursday or Friday and they wouldn't have to be added until after the expanded rosters

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Agree, McCann and Jack come back September 1st.

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BlownRanger · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2018, 09:33:32 am »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 21, 2018, 12:27:20 pm

I like what he's done as much as the next guy, but the idea that Tyler White might get sent down is not anything that any Astros fan should fret over.

I'll gladly walk back this untimely utterance.

Bench · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2018, 09:52:38 am »

If Tucker is on the 25 man roster on August 31 can he still play in Fresno's postseason but remain eligible for the major league postseason?

JimR · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2018, 09:58:21 am »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 28, 2018, 09:33:32 am

I'll gladly walk back this untimely utterance.

His emergence has been amazing. He is locked in.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2018, 10:03:07 am »

Quote from: Bench on August 28, 2018, 09:52:38 am

If Tucker is on the 25 man roster on August 31 can he still play in Fresno's postseason but remain eligible for the major league postseason?

No, he can’t play in Fresno if he is on the 25 man roster. He can while on the 40, and he is also playoff eligible if he is on the 40. Each team can adjust their active 25 man roster before each series but once the series starts, the 25 is frozen except in case of injury.

At least that is my understanding. HH or some other can correct me if I’m wrong.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2018, 10:05:23 am »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2018, 09:58:21 am

His emergence has been amazing. He is locked in.

Yes, it certainly seems like it has clicked for Tyler. He has been impressive.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2018, 10:08:01 am »

Quote from: Bench on August 28, 2018, 09:52:38 am

If Tucker is on the 25 man roster on August 31 can he still play in Fresno's postseason but remain eligible for the major league postseason?

If you're in the organization on August 31st, and on the Major League roster on the final day of the regular season, you're eligible for the postseason. So I think the answer is yes, he can continue to play at AAA and still be postseason eligible.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2018, 10:10:53 am »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 28, 2018, 10:03:07 am

No, he can’t play in Fresno if he is on the 25 man roster. He can while on the 40, and he is also playoff eligible if he is on the 40. Each team can adjust their active 25 man roster before each series but once the series starts, the 25 is frozen except in case of injury.

At least that is my understanding. HH or some other can correct me if I’m wrong.

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You're right that he can't play for both Houston and Fresno at the same time. But as long as he's still in the organization on August 31st, and is on the big league roster on the final day of the season he is postseason eligible. He can continue to play in the minors up until the end of the Major League season, however.

I assumed Bench's question was about being on the 40-man, not the 25-man, but I may have misunderstood.

Bench · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2018, 10:36:41 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 28, 2018, 10:10:53 am

You're right that he can't play for both Houston and Fresno at the same time. But as long as he's still in the organization on August 31st, and is on the big league roster on the final day of the season he is postseason eligible. He can continue to play in the minors up until the end of the Major League season, however.

I assumed Bench's question was about being on the 40-man, not the 25-man, but I may have misunderstood.

It was the 25 man. I incorrectly thought you had to be on the 25 man roster or DL/bereavement/etc... on August 31st to be eligible for postseason play. But if it's just the 40 man, that shouldn't be an issue with Tucker.