This article references Andrew Heaney, C.j. Wilson, David Price, Jered Weaver, Johnny Cueto, Marcus Stroman, Yordano Ventura and more! The dreaded sophomore slump strikes yearly, leading to disappointment for those who excelled in their rookie seasons. There are other cases, however, in which the sophomore season serves as a bridge to a player’s prime. It can be a year to work out the kinks and begin to put all the pieces together. Remember, after all, that you must fail first in order to succeed. These three starting pitchers displayed their brilliance in flashes last year. Now, they’re prepared to take the next step - bec[...]Keep on reading: Three Third-Year Starting Pitchers Poised to Break Out