Manager Jerry Manual announced on Sunday that will be the starting left fielder for the Mets to start the season. Initial speculation had Murphy in a platoon situation with Fernando Tatis.
This is great news for Murphy's fantasy value. At almost 24 years of age he deserves a good look by fantasy managers. His .313 AVG in 49 games last season is nothing to shake a stick at.
Murphy has never really hit for power with a career high of 13 in the minors he should be a serviceable bench player in the near future.
