I think we are the cream of the crop. Right now, Lowe is struggling with the higher strike zone because he's a sinkerballer. Pitches that hitters would normally swing at are being looked at for balls. Then as he falls behind hitters, he has to throw pitches higher in the zone where he has become very hittable. Now is where he must prove he can stay in the major leagues.
Good pitchers can adjust to any strike zone.
He must adjust his to the new strike zone. He has to find two pitches he can get ahead and put away hitters with. You're out there for such a short period of time hitters will only get one shot at you, so you must attack them accordingly. Mac's knee likely won't heal quickly, do you think rookie phenom Albert Pujols could play at first until Mac comes back full strength. ET Pujols is a very solid young player.