The price of a ball player these days can either do wonders for a team or wreak havoc. Owners, have seen in the first month have star attractions have not panned out. Shelling out the big bucks for players is always a risk. Injuries occur when least expected and teams crumple. Disappointing starts from Barry Zito has freted Giants' management, wondering why they signed him to an outrageous contract in exchange for a pitiful 0-6 record in April. The two Barry have sucked up too much of the payroll in San Francisco. The organization should've said no deal to one of them.
Atlanta isn't too pleased with Mike Hampton. His dismal pitching performances have left pretty to be desired as John Smoltz and Tim Hudson can't be expected to be work horses all the time in the rotation. Personally, I've never cared for Hampton. He's was way too overated when he played on the Mets and Astros. Sure a tough curveball to hit, but a waste of money when he loses his control and can't keep his team close in games. The same unfortunate starts have happened with the Tigers' Justin Verlander and the Cubs' Ted Lilly. Both have experienced bad luck in April and have yet to get it going. It's unfortunate they're 1-4 and their strikeouts are down. At least their salaries aren't over the top and will still have team value when their struggles on the mound end.
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