It is a moot point regarding Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy.
Reports out of Port St. Lucie Thursday say Murphy is open to negotiations about a contract extension. He doesn’t want to talk during the season, but said his agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, are available.They shouldn’t wait for the phone to ring because it won’t as the Mets are willing to let Murphy walk after this season when his $8-million contract expires.
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MURPHY: He’s gone. (AP)
“As of right now, I’m a Met for this year for sure,’’ Murphy told reporters. “I’d love to be here in the future. That, again, is way in the distant future. I’ve got too much anxiety about today to worry about what happens in November.’’
Murphy will be shopping for a team in November, because if the Mets really wanted him they could have tied him up to a multi-year deal a long time ago.
After trying for a long time to find a place for the natural third baseman to play, the Mets tried left field and first base before settling on second base. It took time, but he’s developed into a better than average defender at the position.
The Mets tried to trade him and undoubtedly will want to move him at the deadline as to dump salary. If they wanted him, he’d be here, but the Mets’ unwillingness to negotiate speaks volumes.
And, with the Mets having other options – among them: Wilmer Flores, Dilson Herrera and Matt Reynolds – it is clear Murphy isn’t in their future. At the most, it would be just like it was with Jose Reyes. They will make a token offer – one they know he won’t accept – then just let him leave.
So, if you’re a Murphy fan, enjoy him while you can, because he’ll soon be a goner.
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