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Murphy goes behind his back for an out
Jerry Manuel saw potential in Daniel Murphy when he moved him from leftfield to first base this season, but not even Manuel could explain how Murphy threw behind his back to get Mark Loretta out in the seventh inning.
Mets' Murphy Makes A Behind-The-Back Flip (video)
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Mets' Murphy Makes A Behind-The-Back Flip (video)
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Daniel Murphy’s no-look, behind the back flip
Daniel Murphy’s no-look, behind the back flip
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Murphy behind the back vs Dodgers
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