MINORS: Slow starts for pitching prospects

Last week's column highlighted several position player prospects who got off to very slow starts to the 2015 campaign. Pitching prospects aren't immune to struggles, either. As the weather warms up and arms get looser, it is likely several of these profiled pitchers turn things around. This column takes a look at several pitching prospects who have gotten off to poor starts, what they've done thus far, and whether there is hope on the horizon.

Expectations weren't very high for the big league Braves at the start of the season, but a lot of attention was focused on their improved minor league system. Unfortunately, four Atlanta pitching prospects have been disappointments thus far. Jason Hursh (RHP, ATL) could be the biggest...

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