The question about autographs was rhetorical, but thx for clearing that up.
You can read a stat line? Awesome. Didn’t you play ball? I don’t remember what level, but most guys understand there’s s as learning curve for these guys. If Elias wants him to get his feet wet vs ML hitters then many, like me, are relieved to see him make moves that promote the very players who can be part of the next winning team.
You don’t do that by having hard and fast rules about innings pitched or giving up less hits or walks. Yes, in a perfect world that works be great, but the process is usually more nuanced than that. Manny didn’t “dominate” the minors. There was a need at the ML level and they knew he was capable.
Hall is also capable and his stuff is ML ready. He needs to refine it and they’re going to do that to the best of their ability.