http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/Choix003 Posts made by Choix003 on SB Nation http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/4/21/847310/the-rh-of-we-need Choix003 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:04:38 -0000 <p>Spurred on by this <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/free-matt-murton/">article</a>, it is possible that our righthanded outfielder option is in AAA, just for another team.</p> <p>The Colorado Rockies are holding Matt Murton hostage on their AAA team, where he is hitting 409/.480/.636 so far this season.&nbsp; In 1000 major league PA's, he has hit .288/.354/.438.&nbsp; Versus lefties he is coming in at .311/.382/.484 for his major league career.&nbsp; Also, according to <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=6307&position=OF">FanGraphs</a>, Murton has always been an above-average defender.</p> <p>Then the question becomes what to do with him.&nbsp; I propose that we platoon him with Duncan and also use him as Duncan's late game defensive replacement/pinch-hitter vs LOOGYs.&nbsp; I know it seems that Duncan may have turned the corner vs LHP, he is still a career .215/.270/.376 hitter against southpaws.</p> <p>So, the question(s) for you, dear readers, are as follows:&nbsp; Do you believe that we need a RH platoon mate for Duncan?&nbsp; If so, is Murton someone to consider?&nbsp; What would you trade for him?&nbsp; What do you think we would need to give up to get him?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table class="sortable stats_table"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="right"></td> <td align="right"></td> <td align="right"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>