Rockies DFA Matt Murton

[Old Style]

Per MLBTradeRumors

[Atta Boy]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

[Derwood]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

[Atta Boy]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

I wouldn't want him back on my team or anything but he did put in a lot of effort. There was a point that it looked like he should be playing and wasn't. You didn't hear complaining from him about it. He just took his opportunities when he could and was quiet about it.

[jersey cubs fan]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

I wouldn't want him back on my team or anything but he did put in a lot of effort. There was a point that it looked like he should be playing and wasn't. You didn't hear complaining from him about it. He just took his opportunities when he could and was quiet about it.

 

I thought there were quite a few quotes about him being disappointed about the lack of opportunities.

[Clem Fandango]

Matt Murton should still be able to be an everyday player for at least one team in the majors, he just needs to be sent to that team instead of teams with logjams in the outfield. He's still servicable, I'm sure. Not anything spectacular, but a decent enough bat to warrant playing time. He really isn't getting a fair shake at the major league level, it's unfortunate

[Old Style]

Cub fans loved him because he's not black.

[Andy]

He had such a great 2005 with us and a solid 2006 before Lou and Hendry combined to bench him in 2007 (again despite acceptable numbers). It's too bad it turned out the way it did.

[Wheelimus]

Poor Murton. I bet he thinks he could have matched the .723 OPS the Cubs have gotten out of left this year.

 

Sigh. Good luck Matt, hope you catch on with a team that actually needs an outfielder this time.

[Tracer Bullet]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

I wouldn't want him back on my team or anything but he did put in a lot of effort. There was a point that it looked like he should be playing and wasn't. You didn't hear complaining from him about it. He just took his opportunities when he could and was quiet about it.

 

I thought there were quite a few quotes about him being disappointed about the lack of opportunities.

 

I read an article today that had a quote from him about there being a lack of opportunities, but it was matter of fact, not whining. I don't think he's probably thrilled to be OPS'ing .900 in AAA for the 3rd time. Would you expect him to be thrilled about it?

[Rob]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

Well that's just ignorant.

[Derwood]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

Well that's just ignorant.

 

I'll rephrase

 

mediocrely?

[chopsx9]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

Well that's just ignorant.

 

I'll rephrase

 

mediocrely?

 

mediocre and poor are not the same thing. so technically you are restating not rephrasing.

 

his career line is solidly above league averages, so poorly doesn't really seem justified.

 

hence the restatement I guess. if you are looking for a power hitting corner outfielder then I guess you could squeeze him in mediocre.

[DiamondMind]

Cub fans loved him because he's not black.

[Banedon]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

I wouldn't want him back on my team or anything but he did put in a lot of effort. There was a point that it looked like he should be playing and wasn't. You didn't hear complaining from him about it. He just took his opportunities when he could and was quiet about it.

 

If they gave me a chance, I'd put in more effort than Matt Murton. I'd probably never hit the ball out of the infield, but I'd try like the dickens. Would you mourn my designation for assignment if I didn't complain about it?

[daske17]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

I wouldn't want him back on my team or anything but he did put in a lot of effort. There was a point that it looked like he should be playing and wasn't. You didn't hear complaining from him about it. He just took his opportunities when he could and was quiet about it.

 

If they gave me a chance, I'd put in more effort than Matt Murton. I'd probably never hit the ball out of the infield, but I'd try like the dickens. Would you mourn my designation for assignment if I didn't complain about it?

 

I don't know. Are you left handed?

[Tracer Bullet]

I just saw this on mlbtraderumors. It sucks because he played the game the right way.

 

poorly?

 

Well that's just ignorant.

 

I'll rephrase

 

mediocrely?

 

Are you just bored?