It’s a sad state of affairs when it’s probably better for this team to lose big and give the minor league pitchers big league experience and start evaluating for 2026 than to lose by one-run with pitchers that don’t have options and won’t be around next year.
1. Up until his last two starts, I had thought Joey Wentz might be the real Cinderella story for a dismal year. But it's becoming clear that his every pitch has to be perfect or he is quickly hit hard and often. I don't see him on the staff next year unless AA fails to add some quality arms and/or injuries are once again a problem.
2. What's up with Acuna? Guys are consistently blowing fast balls (including 94 mph) past him.
It’s a sad state of affairs when it’s probably better for this team to lose big and give the minor league pitchers big league experience and start evaluating for 2026 than to lose by one-run with pitchers that don’t have options and won’t be around next year.
Ritchie today, and Murphy yesterday, had strong starts to (probably) close out their seasons.
Onwards to the Draft Lottery !!!
1. Up until his last two starts, I had thought Joey Wentz might be the real Cinderella story for a dismal year. But it's becoming clear that his every pitch has to be perfect or he is quickly hit hard and often. I don't see him on the staff next year unless AA fails to add some quality arms and/or injuries are once again a problem.
2. What's up with Acuna? Guys are consistently blowing fast balls (including 94 mph) past him.