Spring training is under way, which means it's time for really lame complaints and excuses from major leaguers. I'm always amazed by what some guys come up with in the first few weeks of a very long season to explain why they're not performing. Among my favorites …
"My timing at the plate is just off."
How in the world could your timing be off? All you've had to focus on for at least three months is hitting. You should be hitting off a tee, working with a pitching machine and focusing on eye and reflex drills throughout the offseason. If "timing" is your problem, you have commitment issues.
