Insider's Report from Scott Shaw

Dateline: Port Lucie, Florida
May 31, 2009

Hey Guys!

I hope all is well back in Gurnee. I hear that the weather has finally come around, or at least as much as it can during spring in Chicago. I bet it’s a lot better than the weather in Florida this past week. We have been on an eight game road trip, three of those games have been rained out and it has rained during every other game. Not exactly enjoyable playing conditions. However, as you play more, you learn that dealing with the elements is part of the game. Elements such as weather, the crowd, or the umpire are all things that you can't control and therefore can't afford to worry about. Devoting mental energy to them will only cause you to lose your focus and diminish your performance on the field. So, stay focused on your game!

Well, the season is now 38 games in and we are moving right along. it seems like just last week I was finishing up spring training. As for you guys, I'm sure that your seasons are well underway, to, or at least starting to take shape. I hope everybody is playing hard and having fun. Best of luck !

Watch for my next Insider’s Report,

Scott