Colorado Rockies reportedly on the verge of upgrading first base

Denver – The Colorado Rockies are close to signing infielder Daniel Murphy to a two-year deal, according to multiple reports.

All signs point to Murphy primarily playing first base though he has played second over the past several seasons with Washington and New York.

The deal is reportedly worth $24 million.

Murphy, a three-time All-Star, has a career .299 batting average and .344 on-base percentage which should do well to improve the Rockies offensive consistency. While his power numbers aren’t outstanding, he has hit over 20 home runs twice in his career and his raw numbers ought to be aided by Coors Field.

According to wRC+, Murphy has only been a below average hitter once and that was just barely (94) and in 2009.

If platooned in just the right way with Ian Desmond, who handled lefties well last season, those numbers might play up even more.

At 33-years-old, though, it remains to see how they will age.

This likely leaves the door open for a battle of youngsters to replace DJ LeMahieu at second base featuring Ryan McMahon, Garret Hampson, and eventually Brendan Rodgers.

Though, more moves could be in the works.

We will have more on those possibilities, Murphy, and how the roster looks in the coming days.