Last week I wrote about how good Masahiro Tanaka has been and his next start was by far his worst of the year. So in the name of a good old-fashion reverse jinx, today I’m going to write about the early season slumps of James Paxton and J.A. Happ. With the two slated to take the mound against the Red Sox in this week’s series, now is prime time for these two veterans to identify the issue and return to their usual dominant form.
BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 04: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 4, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.