In a Q&A segment with the media (including Rox Pile) after RockiesFest, Black stated that there could be “a different Daniel Murphy” in 2020. Black did not expound on the statement but dropped the quote after the current state of Murphy’s conditioning was called into question. The line of thought about Murphy came after a question was asked about pitcher Antonio Senzatela reportedly dropping 15 pounds in the offseason.
A “different” Daniel Murphy would definitely be good news as the Rockies need Murphy to have a bounce back season and solidify first base after being maligned for most of 2019 after signing a two-year/$20 million deal before the season.