[stevem810]

The Bench Coach Claude Torres explained to me after the game that I'll be in the starting rotation on the mound, but, in a platoon role in CF playing about one out of three days. I told him that was fine. Privately, I'm disappointed in the decision. At the same time, my numbers have not been that great so Torres has a point.

GM Meyers, it is widely known, does have some concerns about Mr. Torres and his relationships with the players. It's been mandated that all levels of the organization have good and open dialogue with the players. The expectation is that managers and coaches work to improve and strengthen the communication. A lot of us are very young. We're good ball players but not always blessed with effective communication skills.

The organization will be looking closely at the final month of the season and how well the team plays. It's performance time for the complete staff of players and coaches. There is pressure to win. But, I have always embraced the phrase, 'pressure is a privilege'. Bring it on.