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I'm glad you said this, because it's exactly how I feel about Payne. Very cautiously optimistic about his start, but need to see if he can make more contact as he continues to move up. This is also why I'm actually not all that happy with Fischer's start in High A. The counting stats look nice, but underneath the hood is rough. Running a 58% contact rate, which is pretty awful. If you thought he would be a fast riser to the Majors this season, this start has squashed that dream.

Skubal vs Joey

So many uncompetitive pitches

Correct. Which was fine when he was throwing 100. Now it's just a meatball.

There is nothing sustainable about Megill. He's going to get shelled repeatedly throwing 96 mph.

Not if his arm is gone, which was pretty clear from all reports.

You don't think other teams are aware of the major health concerns Megill has with his arm?

Using an opener and still blowing through your entire bullpen is not ideal. Been a tough few days of pitching management. But can't blame Murphy for the quality of hitters we currently have in the back half of our lineup.

Doubt they could get much for a guy whose arm is falling off.

Bottom of the lineup is tough right now. Chourio will solve one of the spots. 3B and SS will continue to be problems.

Another unique pitching management decision fail today. Wrong levers have been pulled for 3rd straight game.

I just want someone to love me like Murphy loves Ashby

Unfortunately I don't think Hall is a major league pitcher. Not our best trade.

The 50% K rate for Mitchell is probably not sustainable for effective hitting.

Those 2 days when Joey could hit were a lot of fun