It is the beginning of November and we are still playing baseball.  Playing baseball in November is not an unfamiliar thing for most players, however, we are usually starting up fall ball when we were in college and high school.  With no doubt I can say that this is the most consecutive days I have played baseball, and my body is letting me know that it is wearing down.  For most players this is true. 

 

Knowing that most players are not used to this much work for this amount of time, most organizations have done thier best to try and limit the number of innings each player plays.  Most pitchers, including myself, are starting to find it easier to have sore or tired arms and legs, as I am sure most of the position players are too.  I can assure you all that this is not because of any lack of conditioning, or poor work eithic since being in Arizona. 

 

After the months of preparing for the upcoming season, spring training, a 144ish game season, and all the ball we have played out here so far, our bodies are wearing down.  As a matter of fact several players from our team have been sent home for the off-season to rest.  The organizations do a great job of checking on players and monitoring our health.  They see each one of us as an investment, and will not do anything to put us in any danger.  That is one of the things that is most comforting about our job.  Anytime we feel we need a day off, or even just need to back off a little, we are able to do so through a small conversation with the trainers and coaches. 

 

We only have about three more weeks left, so we will do everything we can to stay fresh for the remaining games.  Honestly, Jesup, Georgia never looked so good. haha.  Gpd Bless!