MLB: 5 Cold Starts to ’16 season That Will Thaw
Every year it takes some players a little longer than others to realize that spring training is over and the regular season has began. That said, a lot can go into a player, whether it be a batter or a pitcher, into having a cold start to the season.
There is the simple reason they just can’t get into a rhythm they are comfortable, or there is the fact they aren’t getting a lot of help for their teammates. Also, don’t forget there is a chance that weather in some areas of the country can cause issues this time of the year for players in the majors.
That may sound like excuses to some for these players, but even the best in baseball can have a bad few weeks before flipping the switch and playing up their their normal standard of play.
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Currently the majors has two potential Most Valuable Player candidates who are batting under .250 with a combined four home runs entering games on Sunday. There are also potential Cy Young Award winners who have very high ERA’s including one right-handed pitcher who has over an 8.00 ERA.
None of this really matters a couple weeks into the season, as here is a look at two pitchers and three batters who aren’t off to the best of starts in ’16, but will eventually get things turned around sooner rather than later.
Remember, the MLB season is a marathon, not a sprint.
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