I know I may get dragged out of here and shot for say this but:
Couldn't another argument (should I dare say it) in defence be that the bats have been pretty weak in suport or him during his games recently. By recently I mean in the last couple of years? I mean that could be a factor in him losing games as well.
Ok ok, go easy on me, Im still new to the whole forum here but I will get shot with dignity.