SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Catcher Tom Murphy is ripped like a boxer and carries himself like a U.S. Marine. So it’s unlikely he will take batting practice in the buff to loosen up his teammates, something a Rockies coach once did.
But Murphy will do just about anything else he can think of to help the Rockies.
“Tom’s eager to learn and eager to get to know this pitching staff,” catchers coach Mike Redmond said Monday. “But that takes time, and this spring is a great opportunity for him to make a big impact on this ballclub.