The Cleveland Indians do not view David Murphy as a large part of their future. Hitting a respectable .299/.347/.443 on the season with five home runs, Murphy fits the role of a nice add-on for a contending team looking to add a low-cost bat to their roster.
FOX Sports’ Jon Morosi reports the Los Angeles Angels among the teams who are interested in the veteran who ten years of big league experience.
#Indians DH/OF David Murphy drawing interest from #Angels, among other teams, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 27, 2015
Even if the Angels are not his final destination, Murphy figures to be shopped and moved at the deadline. He carries a $7 million option for next season with a $500,000 buyout.
