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There is nothing that kills the vibe of a game faster than watching a pitcher who usually has everything dialed in suddenly look like they’ve forgotten how to find the plate. I was watching a game the other day, and it felt like every single pitch was just a gift to the other team. You can almost feel the frustration radiating off the dugout.
It’s one thing when a guy is having a bad night, but when it happens right before a major deadline or a big roster shift, it feels even more heavy. You start wondering if it's just a momentary lapse or if something deeper is broken with their mechanics or their mental game. It’s hard to stay optimistic when the foundation of the rotation starts looking shaky.
Do you think it's better for a team to ride out those mental slumps, or should they be looking to make a change immediately?
It’s one thing when a guy is having a bad night, but when it happens right before a major deadline or a big roster shift, it feels even more heavy. You start wondering if it's just a momentary lapse or if something deeper is broken with their mechanics or their mental game. It’s hard to stay optimistic when the foundation of the rotation starts looking shaky.
Do you think it's better for a team to ride out those mental slumps, or should they be looking to make a change immediately?