[stevem810]

I had a discussion with the GM yesterday about my future with the club. I was pretty impressed with the fact that he made time to seek me out. It was all very casual. We sat in the stands and talked about a number of things.

He asked how I was adjusting to life in the big leagues and I told him that my biggest observation is the pace and how fast things happen. The bigger crowds, the intense schedule, all of it adds up to a busier life, at least for me.

He asked me about the newspaper job that I've been doing for the local paper. Sometimes it does stretch me out a bit, especially when we are on the road. I've loved doing it, but I may take a break next season so I can focus on my game. It's a lot to take on when you consider there is pitching to learn, and hitting, and defense. The pitching alone is a full time job.

So, I think I'm going to log my thoughts and observations in a journal. That was Alize's idea, actually. I asked her, 'who would ever want to read it?' Alize said that I might be surprised. No matter my stats, people love the inside story in the career of individuals, especially baseball players.

The more I thought about it the more I liked the idea. So, yeah, I'm now putting everything in my special journal. This is my starter one. Alize said she will get me a larger one once my career 'takes off'. Love that woman, she has faith in me.