In Las Vegas, Jeff Bridich said that when valuing offense, he first considers "run production," he said. "Consistent run production. As we saw in the playoffs, the latest parts of our season, the ability to score in the toughest of situations (dropped off)." ...

Daniel Murphy career 117 wRC+ DJ LeMahieu career 99 wRC+ Jeff Bridich made it clear early on that LeMahieu was not coming back. But in hindsight, maybe his reasons had nothing to do with years or cost or prospects...

(Pardon, career 90 wRC+ for DJ Le)... (And we can quibble about the accuracy of park-adjustments for Coors Field hitters if you really want to waste time...)

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal Would have been happy to have either one on the Angels

@nickgroke Murphy doesnt block Rodgers. Plain and simple. And Murphy is a much better hitter

@nickgroke DJ was offered the same but turned it down. Time passes...his price drops and the Yankees make him an offer. Tough organization to turn down in the middle of January.

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal @ChrisSwinglerr interesting

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal interesting - - makes it a wise move by the Yankees since DJ can play defense and Murphy is suspect at times in the field.

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal @ToddDevlin lefty stick Murphy would of been better fit in yankee lineup as we are discussing

@nickgroke Murphy is playing 1st. He's a better fit. Colorado has McMahon, Hampson, and Rodgers available at 2nd this year.

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal Much rather have Murphy. When healthy top 10 hitter in baseball. DJ is below average last 2 years.

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal @ChrisFiata

@jdavidreed @nickgroke Murphy -18 Defensive Runs Saved at 2nd last year. McMahon +2 Defensive Runs Saved in 70+ innings at 2nd last year.

@GoDonks7 @nickgroke Yes. The have Rodgers and Hampson waiting in the wings to fill the MI. Desmond could be UTIL guy or play Of

@nickgroke @Ken_Rosenthal Find out on the next episode of Dragonball Z!

@nickgroke They will regret Murphy. He's done.

@nickgroke @kfbcsportszone I have no idea I have no idea I have no idea If they did they all should be fired

@nickgroke Murphy’s playing 1st, right?

@nickgroke Can we please discuss all this rhetoric about how the offseason focus was improving the offense? + Murphy - CarGo, Parra, DJL This doesn’t feel like a competitive team. Feels like 79-83 and the nail in the Arenado coffin.