Quote: Minaya on Murphy, Heilman and Outfield
Tonight on Mets Hot Stove on SNY, Mets GM Omar Minaya said Daniel Murphy will be ready for spring training, 
and will likely begin working out, doing outfield drills in Florida following the holidays.
Earlier today, the Mets announced Murphy had an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring.
According to Minaya, Murphy will spend most of his time in left field next season, and could occasionally back-up first base as well.
He did not mention Murphy as a second baseman. In fact, according to Minaya, Murphy would have played outfield during the winter league this off-season.
Speaking of left field, when asked if Minaya has considered acquiring an outfielder, he said, ‘Right now, we are focused on investing our dollars in pitching,’ adding, ‘We will see where we are after that.’
Lastly, Minaya said the organization still sees Aaron Heilman as a reliever, not a starting pitcher.
