Daniel Murphy should accept the Mets offer. 

I think this is a lot like JR Smith turning down the option on the third year of his contract. He over-estimated how much value the rest of the NBA gave him. He was lucky to have a guarantee from a team like Cleveland. He needs a strong leader like LBJ to keep him from fucking up. In a similar way, Murphy shines in NY in a way he won't shine anywhere else.

He belongs here. It's a great offer. Take it, and kick back. You can live your whole life, in great style, on that one paycheck.