Hey everyone,

Its been about a week since my last login and everything is finally cooling down. And that of course includes the weather! I have gotten to play about 4 games since my last blog and have done well. Its extremely hard to go a day or two without facing live pitching and then dig in on the quality of pitching they have out here. Yesterday I had the opportunity to face Clay Bucholtz. Im sure you all know who he is and his accolades follow him, believe me! It was good and I felt like I had two very good at bats against him and its always nice to see how you stand up against someone like Clay. We have also finally gotten comfortable in our house. I have cooked a few times and it has turned out well. I have to give all the credit to my mother and sister.

Even though we try and get some home cooked meals out here its tuff not being home. It was a long season and the little time I had to see my family flew by. All the guys are very happy to be out here in this atmosphere but at the same time everyone always talks about home. My best friend from back home called me to tell me it was opening day of bow season. It stinks not being able to be home for the little things like that but that's the sacrifice that we make to live our dreams. And im sorry if that's a bad example but im sure a lot of you out there will understand what I mean.

The playing time out here is another tough aspect. There are a lot of talented players here and not enough spots on a field. Our team has five extra players and our manager does his best to split up time. However, its hard to get used to sitting when most everyone out here is an everyday player. All you can do is focus that much harder when your time comes and get as much out of each game as you can.

Finally, I would just like to say that im sorry if my editorial skills are not very good but "IMO" in my honest opinion ;)... I'm doing my best. (its been awhile) and I hopefully will get better as these continue. God Bless and go RAYS!!! aka go BJ ( i grew up playing with Justin and all three of us have the same agent)