Murphy on the road back...

Dan Murphy's knee is healing slower then expected but it appears he's finally close to playing in rehab games. Murphy will now be groomed for the position I always felt he belonged in, that of a utility player. When not playing as often, Murph gets long at-bats that taxes the pitcher and improves his chances of getting on base. As a starter pitchers make adjustments and he presses, resulting in a below average BA. I also think Murphy wont be as exposed in the field if he's only filling in at the position and not being relied upon as a starter...After that, Murphy will report to triple-A Buffalo, where he will try to become a utility player. Originally slated to be the Mets first baseman this year, Murphy’s injury made Ike Davis’ emergence possible. source Daily News