Daniel Murphy’s professional baseball career is not over yet. The independent Long Island Ducks announced on Wednesday that they are signing the 37-year-old Murphy to a contract for this season. Murphy last appeared in the majors in 2020 for the Colorado Rockies before announcing his retirement. The three-time All-Star hit .296 for his career to go along with a .341 OBP and a .796...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Atlanta Braves and catcher Sean Murphy, who they acquired in a trade with the Oakland A’s, agreed to a six-year, $73 million contract through the 2028 season. It was yet another longterm extension made by the Braves. In a press release posted on their social media pages, the deal includes a $15 million club option in 2029. Meanwhile in Mets land, it’s...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy in a three-team blockbuster trade with the Brewers and the A’s. Atlanta sent All-Star backstop William Contreras and right-handed pitching prospect Justin Yeager to Milwaukee and sent catcher Manny Piña, right-handers Freddy Tarnock and Royber Salinas, and the organization’s top-ranked prospect, southpaw Kyle Muller to...
Good morning, Mets fans! The A’s are close to trading catcher Sean Murphy, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand initially reported that the Braves were seen as the favorites to acquire Murphy, but Atlanta GM Alex Anthopolous said there is no trade in the works. The Red Sox, Cardinals, Rays and Guardians are among the teams that have been connected to Murphy recently. Murphy won...
On September 25, 2003, the New York Mets honored their long-time broadcaster, Bob Murphy, with an on-field ceremony before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Murphy was about to do what he loved one last time, broadcast a Mets’ game from the team’s radio booth at Shea Stadium. Murphy had been diagnosed with lung cancer, and would pass away less than a year later, on August 3,...
