This week, a quartet of questions and answers -- abridged, expanded and embellished -- from Wednesday's online chat at USAToday.com:
Q: Are you expecting a rebound from Cameron Maybin or should I be concerned? My batting average is taking a beating.
A: I suspect that he will rebound somewhat. But I am intrigued by your statement, "My batting average is taking a beating." Right now, it might appear that one player can single-handedly drag down your BA, but if you do the math, you'll probably find that the impact is less than you think. As the season progresses, the mass of at-bats accumulated by your more productive players will further dilute the impact. So sit tight.
Q: When does a bad start become a bad season? How long to let...
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