PT TODAY: Murphy takes hot bat to Cubs
Aug 22 2018
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| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Daniely Murphy goes to Cubs | |
| Washington Nationals 2B Daniel Murphy was acquired by the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Aug. 21, in exchange for INF Andruw Monasterio and a player to be named or cash. Source: MLBRosterMoves | |
| BHQ take: It is unclear at this time whether Murphy will play regularly though comments from CHC brass suggest he likely will. Murphy is currently swinging a hot stick and is widely appreciated as a hitter who consistently provides professional at-bats with elite contact skill, similar to new teammate Ben Zobrist. With slugging 3B Kris Bryant on the DL and SS Addison Russell ailing,... |
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