I am not in full panic mode.  Baseball is an interesting game.  Our emotions flow one game at a time, but in reality one game is only 1/162 of the total picture.  This team probably played a bit over their head early, and are playing a bit under their norm at the moment.  I think this creates an interesting situation outside of what happens between the lines.  It is time for the new regime to take the bull by the horns, and for leaders to step up.

Mike Young has never been a real strong leader.  He has been the leader by default, because of his play and the fact he has played well on a bad team.  He has been pushed into that role, and it really is not his personality.

Cape Diem time.  Baseball is an ebb and flow game, and they need to circle the wagons and start to have confidence in themselves and each other again.

It is time for some of the next generation to step up, be vocal, and become leaders of this team.  I know he is young, but we have all heard what kind of respect Andrus garners.  Time for him to get in front of the room and be heard.  Ian Kinsler has become a superstar, and will be here for many years.  Time for him to be heard.  Chris Davis!  Yes, him of the 45,000 strikeout pace.  Step up, shoulder some things, and be heard.  He could be vocal simply by saying "I am not doing my part, and if any of you guys see anything help me out.  I am here to win.  WE are here to win, and we need everyone pulling their part.  I am not, and I need any help I can get.  I am also willing to help anyone that wants my help."  Josh Hamilton has the perfect situation now.  I think he kind of hung back last year, as he was getting in the groove again.  When he comes back he needs to say I am coming back to make a difference, but I need your help guys.  We need to do this, that, and the other.  He has overcome much bigger things than batting slumps, and can help get the guys going.  Maybe David Murphy is that guy.  Maybe Saltalamachia. 

I just think it is time for some of the younger guys to step up, and take leadership roles.  Not to chew asses, but to rally the troops.  These guys just lack a lot of confidence right now.  All it takes is a few games for the bats to start talking, and this thing can get turned around.  If the pitching can hold up there is no reason why this team can't compete, but it needs leadership from within