Tough week!

Hey Everyone,

I hope this is finding everyone well. This is about to be the start of week four out in Arizona and everything is going fairly well. Our team has had a rough run of things lately. We have lost quite a few in a row and what really hurts is that we have put up about 6 or 7 runs a game. Our defense hasn't been as crisp as we could hope and the pitching staff is haveing a tough time getting guys out. I do not wish to be a pitcher in this league with all the guys who can swing the bats!

One really wierd thing for me out here is the fact that its almost thanksgiving and its not getting cold. Its about to be time to start buying Christmas presents and people to start buying my birthday presents (Nov.23rd) ;) I am a big fan of all four seasons so I would have to say that even know this is very beautiful out here, this would have to be a vacation or winter get away. I need my fall and my winter. But check in with me in January and I might have a different perspective.

On the field I have felt very comfortable at the plate. By that i mean when I am up there I have been able to slow the game down a little and relax. It makes it easier to see the ball and put good swings on each pitch. Another thing that is great out here is that the umpires are better than they were this year and I have been able to be more selective and work counts. Im sure most of you know this but I dont walk a lot and thats one aspect of my game im trying to improve. Not just walking but being more selective. My approach is not to walk, it is to attack every pitch that is in the specific zone im looking for. If its not there ill take my walk.

I have been talking to Willie Eyre a bunch in my imense free time on the pine. He is a great guy and knows a lot about the game and im always open to listen. He has a lot of experience and big league time with Minnesota and Texas. We always break down opposing hitters and pitchers and sometimes I think he wishes he could hit. One other shout out I have to make is that to our trainers Carlos and Jason. I was sick for about all of last week and they did a phenominal job of getting me through it. Anything you need they are on top of it. Most of the time I dont even ask i just walk in and whatever it is I needed they already have ready. Dont ask me how. They are a huge part of this family and deserve that respect. So heres to you Mr. fanny pack wearing baseball trainer guys. You are real american heros!

If you have any questions you would like me to answere just write me a message. I would love to connect with my fans and always looking for topics to talk about. Take care and God Bless.