I thought that's what was happening last August and September, when the walks and power went up but the average dropped. Lately, he just seems to be getting himself out by swinging at horrible pitches. Like I said, totally unscientific and semi-meatball-y hope. It's a mild case of desperation convincing my brain that there must be a good reason for it. This was from before yesterday's game and hopefully lends credence to what you're thinking: Urge to panic....fading....fading. Thanks for that.