Nothing overwhelmingly interesting from Murphy since I’m not sure a player’s self-assessment is worth much. But he does get at least a little specific, saying that he feels his range is fine and he needs work on the pivot and rhythm of double plays.

That seems to fit with what we know about Murphy defensively. For all his epic errors, he appeared to have better than adequate — and maybe even downright good — range at first base by the eye and the stats (though it was hardly an adequate sample).

Again, there’s not enough in his history for us to say for sure that he will be able to handle second base defensively. But this much is true: I’m rooting for the guy. If he can handle the keystone, he gives the Mets an inexpensive, decent-hitting middle infielder under their control through 2014. That’s very valuable.

Presumably Sandy Alderson and his crew recognize that and will give Murphy plenty of reps at second to show what he can or can’t do.

Also, though it doesn’t help them win baseball games, it’s cool that he’s a homegrown fan favorite with an awesome at-bat song.