Matthew Cerrone

News: Daniel Murphy has Hamstring Strain
By Matthew Cerrone - Nov 20, 2008 2:44 pm

Daniel Murphy had an MRI today that revealed a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, according to a team press release.

Murphy felt discomfort in his leg during batting practice in the Arizona Fall League on Nov. 11.

According to the team, Murphy will skip winter league ball in Puerto Rico so that he can be ready for Spring Training.

…yesterday, a league source told me it was a ‘knee sprain,’ which of course they had no way of knowing since murphy did not yet have the leg examined…i am not sure if a hamstring is better news, but at least he’ll have plenty of time to rest up

28 Responses to “News: Daniel Murphy has Hamstring Strain”

  1. stickguy says:

    best time for it. Rest is the best rehab anyway, so call it a successful year, and look to come back 100% in ST.

    It does set him back a little establishing a postion, but if he hits, to heck with it. Get him the right glove when he gets to PSL.

    Hey, maybe this will help lower the odds he gets traded? One can only hope.

  2. stickguy says:

    oh, and a hammy strain has to be better than a tron ACl!

  3. Hit The Weights Zeile says:

    definitely rather a hammy strain (which is better than a tear), than a sprained knee which could lead to a serious ligament injury. Hopefully he will rest up and be ready to go for ST. If this kid keeps hitting and is remotely competent at 2nd base I dont want to see luis castillo ever again.

  4. starz31 says:

    Def better…and they sometimes the pain can be connected. weak hammys can effect your knees and vice-versa.

  5. ravi3 says:

    That was a wonderful year, Mr.Murphy. You have proved that you belong on a major league roster. Go get better, and we’ll see ya in PSL!

  6. casey s. says:

    Considering Murphy’s not a speedster, the hammy is much better. He has four months to get it rest.

  7. Markiss87 says:

    Good that it isnt any torn acl..no surgery require were good,

  8. Nobody is more upset than Nick Evans. He thought he was goign to have his buddy with him. Sorry Nick.

  9. Steviefan84 says:

    Get well soon Murphy, see ya in Spring Training!

  10. BullpenHelp says:

    This effectively ends any chance of Murphy starting at 2nd for us next season. You don’t just start playing a position in the majors. He really needed a full off-season of work at the position.

    So, absent some other kind of upgrade, get ready for Luis Castillo in the 8 hole next year. Money is better spent upgrading pitching!

  11. nyj0126 says:

    The idea of the winter is to get better. Keep playing. If you’re healthy. Shutting him down is the smart thing here. They probably should have done it earlier. They’ve seen enough of him at 2B to get an idea of where he’ll be. And I’m sure they’re still undecided and it’s contigent upon other transactions, but it doesn’t look likely.

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