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Matt Murton #26 | Outfielder | Oakland Athletics
Height: 6-1    Weight: 215    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Oct 3, 1981, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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July 27, 2008
Matt Murton has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, according to the AP. The team called up outfielder Eric Patterson from Sacramento as the corresponding move.

Our View:Murton was demoted as he only hit .100 (3-for-30) over nine games with the Athletics since being acquired from the Cubs.
July 26, 2008
A's outfielder Matt Murton has struggled since going to Oakland, and after going 0-for-4 today, he is now hitting just .100 since being traded.

Our View:It's too early to give up on Murton yet if you have him on your fantasy squad, but it's not too early to be concerned, as his overall numbers are poor. He is hitting under .200 on the year overall.
July 17, 2008
The Tampa Tribune lists A's outfielder Matt Murton as a potential trade target for the Rays.

Our View:The source states that Murton would provide the Rays with the right-handed outfield bat they covet. Murton was recently dealt to Oakland as part of the package that sent Rich Harden to Chicago.
July 12, 2008
Matt Murton started in left field for his new team on Friday. He finished the game 1-for-5 with two RBI.

Our View:Let's hope Murton can turn it around in Oakland, as he never really fit in with the Cubs. He batted in the No. 2 hole on Friday. Take a wait-and-see approach as he won't likely become a fantasy contributor overnight.
July 11, 2008
Matt Murton will join the Athletics on Friday. He was traded to Oakland in the Rich Harden deal. To make room for Murton, the A’s optioned infielder Wes Bankston to Sacramento. Bankston hit .294 with one home run and nine RBI in nine games with Oakland.

Our View:Murton should see plenty of at-bats while playing the corner outfield spots for the Athletics. He could see at-bats immediately.
July 8, 2008
Matt Murton was sent to Oakland as part of the Rich Harden trade.

Our View:Murton should see plenty of at-bats while playing the corner outfield spots for the Athletics.
June 17, 2008
As expected, the Cubs recalled Matt Murton from Triple-A Iowa Tuesday. He replaced Eric Patterson on the roster. Murton has three hits in 14 at-bats this year with the Cubbies and a .298 average with one homer in 54 games with Iowa.

Our View:Reed Johnson will continue to get the lion's share of playing time in left while Alfonso Soriano is out, even though in our opinion Murton is a much better option. On days where the opposing team has a lefty on the mound, Murton should get some starts in left, with Johnson sliding over to center.
June 17, 2008
Matt Murton is expected to get called up by the Cubs prior to tonight's game against the Rays, according to the Chicago Tribune. Eric Patterson is also expected to be sent down to make room for Murton.

Our View:Manager Lou Piniella needs a corner outfielder and a right-handed hitter, that has been lacking since Alfonso Soriano landed on the DL. Murton is a career .296 hitter in the majors, and is worth a look in NL-only leagues as a filler until Soriano returns.
May 1, 2008
Matt Murton has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, according to the AP. Alfonso Soriano has been activated from the DL today, and Murton was seen as expendable.

Our View:Murton held no fantasy value prior to his demotion, while fighting for playing time in a crowded and talented Cubs' outfield.
May 1, 2008
Matt Murton is expected to get sent down to Triple-A when the team activates Alfonso Soriano from the DL on Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:Murton only received 14 at-bats during his time with the Cubs this season, and is seen as expendable. He held no fantasy value for this season.
April 19, 2008
The Chicago Cubs have recalled OF Matt Murton from Triple-A Iowa and optioned IF Eric Patterson back to Triple-A affiliate, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:The Cubs sent Murton to Iowa on March 30 when spring training ended despite a strong performance. Now he'll rejoin the club and make another go at sticking on the MLB roster. Patterson was originally recalled from Iowa on Wednesday after Alfonso Soriano was sent to the DL with a strained calf muscle.
March 30, 2008
Matt Murton could be on the Rays' radar, according to DraysBay.com. The Rays are reportedly in the market for a switch-hitting outfielder, and Murton is believed to be the best currently available, as he is not expected to make the Cubs roster. The Padres are also believed to be pursuing Murton.
March 26, 2008
Following the trade for Reed Johnson, Matt Murton is in jeopardy of not making the opening day roster, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Murton could be sent down to the minors or be part of a last-minute trade. The news should come as little surprise or as much of a blow to fantasy clubs.
January 25, 2008
Padres GM Kevin Towers has had recent communications with the Cubs and Pirates regarding Matt Murton and former Padre Xavier Nady, respectively, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. “With Fukudome in Chicago, Murton might be available,” Towers said. “We've exchanged a few more e-mails with the Pirates on Nady, but I don't know if we match up very well for a trade.” The Padres have an opening for a corner outfielder right now, as reserve Scott Hairston sits atop the depth chart in left field. It wouldn't be a surprise at all if they added a more proven veteran before spring training.

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