Nominate players to bounce back in May

[Deadheadz]

Seems like every season there are players who have underperformed one month only to turn their games around as easily as they turn the page on the calendar. There's going to be a handful of hitters and pitchers who have struggled so far that will have a really good day tomorrow and will somehow carry that forward for the next 2-4 weeks.

I'm sure you all have players you want/need this to happen with, but I'm going to ask only for the names of a single player you just have a gut feeling is on the cusp of a huge turnaround.


Let's get the ball rolling with: Justin Masterson

I have him on only one of my 13 NFBC teams so it's not about wishful thinking. I just have the feeling he's ready to break out and make the case for a big payday going into free agency. The weather will begin to heat up and so will he.


Which player gives you that sort of gut feeling?

[GetALife]

Ricky Romero

I still think he has what it takes.....some reason he hasn't put it back together. Stay patient it could still happen even in May.

[Deadheadz]

Looks like Matt Adams and Allen Craig are getting started a day early...

[Bronx Yankees]

David Wright, and yes, this is wishful thinking on my part as I have him on my ME team and I'd like a little more power (and some SBs) from my 3B.

Mike

[COZ]

Ricky Romero

I still think he has what it takes.....some reason he hasn't put it back together. Stay patient it could still happen even in May.

Ricky Romero? Haha. Wow. That would not just be a bounce back, that would be like back from the dead.

COZ

[Navel Lint]

I'll go with Prince Fielder.

I don't have him on any teams, not because I wouldn't have him, I just don't have him....

I know his owners are counting on big numbers, especially with his move to Texas and I think they could still come.

Prince is a career .284 hitter, although he has been slightly below that in April's past (.277); but he is not the .202 hitter where he currently stands. I expect him to improve.

[Bronx Yankees]

I'll go with Prince Fielder.

I don't have him on any teams, not because I wouldn't have him, I just don't have him....

I know his owners are counting on big numbers, especially with his move to Texas and I think they could still come.

Prince is a career .284 hitter, although he has been slightly below that in April's past (.277); but he is not the .202 hitter where he currently stands. I expect him to improve.

That's a good one. I think Edwin Encarnacion is another. I have him on one team; wanted him more often but things didn't work out as hoped in a few where I was targeting him. If healthy, I think he can pop 35 HRs, 100 RBIs, with a handful of steals and an average that doesn't hurt (.270 or higher).

Mike

[Outlaw]

Mark Tiexera