We like Ike. And we still like Murph, the way you think your ex-girlfriend is still kinda cute and you’d still hit it, but not while you were with a new, more exciting girlfriend. Then, one day, the ex-girlfriend sends you a heartfelt letter that reminds you of all the good times you shared, and of all the reasons you hit it in the first place.
Well, today, Murph wrote us that letter. He told Adam Rubin of the Daily News ESPN New York that he appreciated our time together, and that he understands that the new person in our life may even be better for our future development. He holds no grudge because, hey, shit happens. We had a decent run together and it just didn’t work out. He even wants to stay friends, to be there as a fallback for whenever he’s needed. He even eased the transition for his own replacement.
The first couple of days he showed me around — what I needed to do, where I needed to be. It’s never really been awkward. – Ike Davis
So he’s also like an older brother to our young stud. Come to think of it, it’s like having dated two sisters, and you’re now with the younger, hotter one and the older one is okay with it. Except that they’re brothers. And, you know, no offense but we don’t really swing that way.
Have a read of Murphy’s discussion with Rubin, and tell me you won’t choke back tears. Goh Murph.
By the way, despite not having set foot on Citi Field this season, Beltran and Murph are the Mets All Star candidates for their positions. Vote early, vote often.

A fine article on the peculiarities of the life and times of Young Daniel Murphy. However, the use, or shall I say reuse of the photo of the aforementioned Mr. Murphy sitting in the Whirlpool therpy bath, albeit with a red background this time around, is a winner everytime.