We are about a quarter of the way through the baseball season and for owners of struggling stars it may be time to start panicking.

Here’s a look at the biggest busts in my eyes to this point to this season, not including players that have been hit by a notable injury that has cost them significant time:

HITTERS
Albert Pujols (ANA) – He got paid, now he needs to produce, just two HR’s and worst April ever
Troy Tulowitzki (COL) – A SS with a .269 BA, 3 HR, 14 RBI isn’t terrible, but he was a top 5 pick
Eric Hosmer (KC) – Yikes a .174/.237/.319 through his first 156 plate appearances is terrible
Brett Lawrie (TOR) – Starting to get hot now, but so far numbers not justifying early hype
Howie Kendrick (ANA) – When the average (.267) is not there, he loses some of his appeal
Alfonso Soriano (CHC) – Finally hit first HR (May 15). Cubs are stuck with own you are not
Drew Stubbs (CIN) – Owners that hoped he’d be a 20/20 guy are stuck with 3/6 thus far
Justin Smoak (SEA) – The primary player in the Cliff Lee deal still not delivering

PITCHERS
Matt Moore (TB) – The 22-year old phenom may not be quite ready to be a fantasy ace
Adam Wainwright (STL) – His return from Tommy Surgery has been a tough one
Max Scherzer (DET) – The strikeouts are there but his ERA and WHIP are killing owners
Justin Masterson (CLE) – Has failed to take advantage of being Tribe’s No. 1 SP
Mat Latos (CIN) – Starting to turn things around after a horrid April, but still a way to go
John Danks (CHW) – ERA has risen to 6.36 and his WHIP is as high as it’s been in five years
Heath Bell (MIA) – Has only converted 3 of his 7 save chances with 9.24 ERA and 2.368 WHIP
Jose Valverde (DET) – Already has blown 2 SVO after going 49/ 49 in 2011
John Axford (MIL) – Has been roughed up a bit, but at least he has a 22:7 strikeout/walk ratio

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