The biggest predictor of future performance is past performance. Last year they were wildly inconsistent at the plate. Why were so many predicting that magically they'd piece it all together? Based on what? Their performance last year would indicate this is likely who they are. Maybe a guy or two would improve but most players tend to continue play year over year without crazy vast improvements. It's on the players but when I see hacks taken at junk, I think that's on the batting coach philosophy and him not getting them to buy into his vision.
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