Mother's Day

Its been a couple weeks since I last posted, but not much has changed.  The only thing that's really changed is my throwing schedule.  I went from throwing Monday and Thursdays against the Pirates and Yankees to throwing Tuesday and Fridays against the Pirates and Phillies.  Sometimes there are so many pitchers that have to throw, they set up a game between ourselves so everybody can get their work in.  Last week, while we were playing the Yankees, Russell Branyan actually played in the game! Talk about a big guy...this guy was huge!  He looked more like a football player than baseball!  I'm still waiting for Chase Utley and Ryan Howard to start their rehab assignments.  Hopefully I get to pitch against them!

The Blue Jays signed Vlad Guerrero this past week.  Supposedly he is to be in on Monday, but we'll see.  I can't wait to see him hit and play in person!  I want to pitch against him too!  I feel like he is one of those hitters you face that you have to throw everything you have been taught about pitching down in the zone and throwing good strikes out the window.  The man is known for hitting bad pitches!  I remember seeing a highlight of him hitting a home run off a pitch that bounced before the plate!  I'm really excited to see him.

Off the field, everybody has just been hanging out.  Last night, some of the guys grilled burgers and some chicken and hung out.  It was definitely needed to wind down after a long week.  My roommate and I are actually going to go to the store today so we can partake in the grilling next time.  We're going to look for a George Forman or something along those lines.  It was a lot of fun just hanging out and relaxing with everybody.

Today is obviously Mother's Day and I can't thank my mom enough for what she does.  She is the best mother anybody could ask for!  Although I cannot spend the day with her, I sent her a bouquet of flowers.  Hopefully, the florist made them look good!  Thank you for everything you do mom!  I love and miss you!

Before my roommate gets back, I'm going to grab a bite to eat! I'm thinking some Panera...you can never go wrong with Panera...a nice relaxing meal with good vibes!

Peace in the middle east!