It has been a crazy couple of weeks for me, as I'm trying to get Trusting Patience ready for release. Before being published, I would hear other authors talk about deadlines and spending days locked away in their offices when they were finishing up edits. I couldn't wait until that was me. I wanted to look like a crazy person who hadn't gotten out of their pj's in a couple days, and walked around the house talking to themselves and cursing when a thought popped in their head, but for the life of them couldn't find a pen. 

Now that my dream has come true - looking like a crazy person, and all - I've learned it's a lot more stressful than I thought. But in the middle of all this stress, I try to remember how cool my job is. I mean, I get to do what I love every day.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm so sorry I missed last week's Monday Night Bleacher Report. I haven't been able to watch as many games as usual, because of my crazy schedule, but I do try to catch an inning here and there. And I have to say the west coast hasn't been too nice to the Yanks. First they were swept by the A's, and then lost the first two games to the Angels. 

But in the middle of all this, second baseman, Robinson Cano was named the AL Captain for the Home Run Derby at this year's All-Star Game. Don't get me wrong, I love Robbie Cano. I think he's the best second baseman in the league, has the sweetest swing in baseball, and all that jazz, but I find this news shocking. 

After winning the 2011 Home Run Derby, Cano was named the AL Captain for last year's All-Star Game. The fans in Kansas City weren't forgiving when he didn't pick their Billy Butler for the AL team, and they made sure he knew it. It was awful to watch, especially with Cano's dad throwing bp to him. And to make matters worse, he didn't hit not one home run.

But this is a new year, and I hope Robbie kicks some butt. I'm curious as to who he will pick. And do you think his dad will pitch to him again? Since he has the most home runs in the AL, I'm thinking he might pick the O's, Chris Davis. And I hope his dad is there with him for the third time. When Cano won it in 2011, it was such a memorable moment with him and his dad. *Brought a tear to my eye* 

Don't forget to stop by Eden Connor's blog for another chapter in Guarding the Line. 

We’ve been away for the past two weeks, but the Baseball Babes are back! I honestly can’t believe it’s already June. The Yankees have been having one heck of a season. When you take in account all the injuries of some big time players it can be a little surprising at well we've been doing. But that’s baseball for ya. Sometimes it just doesn’t make a lick of sense. 

The beginning of last week the Yankees went up against the NY Mets. Now, before the Mets and Yankees stepped on the field together the Mets had an 18-29 record—indicating that they’ve had their share of struggles. Even the Mets’ COO in so many words said his team wouldn’t be making it to the playoffs. The Yankees’ record was 30-20. Now, who do you think took that series based on those numbers? The Yankees, right? So, you can understand my dropped jaw when the freaking Mets swept my Yanks. So, I will say it again, “that’s baseball for ya”. 

After leaving NY, the Mets went to Miami to play the Marlins. The Marlins are one of the worst teams in baseball right now. And what happens, you might ask? The Marlins sweep the Mets! How in the heck did that happen? I have no idea. Again, “that’s baseball for ya”.

I guess that keeps the game interesting and completely unpredictable. Sometimes there is a pitching ace on the mound who just doesn’t have their best stuff that day. Or maybe for some reason the bats have gone quiet on a potent offensive team. Hell, it could be because a squirrel ran across the field…lol. Fans just never know what’s in store when their team takes the field. It can drive us crazy…but we love it. 

The Yankees' record - 31-25

My question for you: what’s the biggest surprise for you this season? Is your team playing well?

Make sure to check in with Eden Connor and her Braves.