Murphy comes to terms with Texas: Rangers OF David Murphy avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract. (Updated 01/17/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
This is a really good deal for the Rangers, who have a reliable fourth outfielder in Murphy, who can play all three outfield positions. Murphy has appeared in 120-plus games the last three seasons, so it's not like he sits on the bench. It's just that he is a late-round Fantasy option on Draft Day because technically he is a bench player. (Updated 01/17/2012).
10/30/2011 17:37 Winter wondering: Pujols' destination tops offseason questions
The biggest unresolved issues heading into the offseason start right at the top with the status of the Series champion's manager and best player. But Scott Miller says there are plenty of other important moves pending.
10/29/2011 04:08 Unforgettable October run adds another chapter to Cardinals legend
History. Tradition. Championships. St. Louis has them all, in spades. Scott Miller says this improbable run to an 11th World Series title adds another classic layer to an already rich Cardinals history.
10/28/2011 23:26 Cards beat Rangers in Game 7 for 11th championship
he St. Louis Cardinals won a remarkable World Series they weren't even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday with another key hit by hometown star David Freese and six gutty innings from Chris Carpenter.
10/25/2011 23:07 La Russa takes blame, but explanations still hard to believe
So what really happened late in Game 5? Tony La Russa elaborates and says it's entirely his fault. Scott Miller says it's astonishing that old pros La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan never double-check their orders to the bullpen.
10/25/2011 20:14 Cards' success may help, but who knows if Pujols will stay?
All his success in St. Louis, all the years spent calling Busch Stadium home. Still, his own team doesn't know if Albert Pujols will end up a Cardinal. Danny Knobler says winning a championship might help -- maybe.
David Murphy has always been one of those fringe Fantasy contributors throughout his major league career. Nestled in a crowded Texas outfield, Murphy appeared in 120 games for the Rangers last season and posted a .275 batting average with 11 home runs and 46 RBI. Despite splitting time at all three outfield positions with several other players, he was able to garner 400-plus at-bats for the fourth consecutive season and delivered more than 100 hits. After receiving everyday playing time, Murphy surged at the end of the year and registered a sparkling .351 batting average during the month of September. He also belted four homers and drove in 15 runs -- both monthly highs for the season -- before carrying over his solid offensive production into the postseason (.317 average). Murphy will likely assume the same role as Texas’ fourth outfielder this season and should come close to duplicating his numbers from last year. At age 30, he lacks upside but is a quality option in the later rounds of 2012 Fantasy drafts. (Updated 2/6/12)
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