Matt Murton: Hero On, Off the Field - Beyond the Box Score
Matt Murton: When others turned tail and fled from the Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami disasters, Murton stuck around and is doing everything he can to aid the people of Japan. Thanks to Dave Gershman for writing this piece.
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Murton is the best player to never be given a proper shot. There I said it.
"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker
Going to agree.
If only he or Spillbourghs played 2b…
Cole Garner isn't going to be far behind if he has another good year in the Springs
2 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!! I can almost taste it now.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Mar 30, 2011 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Maybe so
but Murton actually has an above league average wRC+ in his MLB career, and a minor league OPS a good 40 points better than Garner.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 30, 2011 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
and he absolutely tore up Japan pitching
which is about AAA or even a little better in some cases
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
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