You can’t say that interim manager Pat Murphy hasn’t had his heart in the game this season. Murphy has now been ejected 5 times in the 82 games since he has taken over for stoic Bud Black. The results of his managing have been mixed, but I appreciate the passion he has shown.
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Bud Black started the season and led the team to a 32-33 contest. Murphy has only led the team to a 10 game under .500 record despite showing emotion that Black never shared.