Up to AAA

Sunday DK called to wish Dad a very happy day, kind of had to cut it short as he needed to get into shower and be ready for the bus to go to the field. 30 minutes later we got another call, he was packing his stuff and on his way to Memphis to pitch in a double header on Wednesday. Great news on Father's Day.

I waited to post the news, as things seemed to be unclear as to "the plan" but as son is learning sometimes there just isn't a definite plan. You are at the mercy of what goes on at the next level. As of tonight, he is supposed to be pitching Thursday game, if a player is called up as expected, he will pitch on Saturday instead on the road. Got that. :)

He seemed a bit grumpy yesterday, Lauren agreed, we thought maybe he just didn't know what was going on he likes his pitching days planned out, he's anxious for his next start. Tonight he sounded less confused. Paul told him to just enjoy, take in the game, watch carefully, an opportunity most don't get as you are called up one day and sent down the next usually, now you have time to study and do your homework.

AAA serves one main purpose, IMO, to house the players on the 40 man roster who need to get in their time while getting called up (due to injuries) and back down (when the injured have recovered). It is now one hair's breath away from where you have worked for most your life.
As explained to Dad, the atmosphere is much different, everyone goes about their business in a business fashion. There is maturity, no clowning around, team filled with MLB players, ex MLB players, there is also a different type of relationship between players. You are now in the closest competition for a job with 4-5 guys than you have ever been. As far as the game, the setting is the same, a mound, homeplate, hitters and umpires, different location. These are grown men, not boys anymore.

According to the trainer, he's on the roster to leave for Albuquerque with the team end of week, so we will see how it all plays out.

I am expecting when all is said and done, Dave will be back to AA. But it's nice to wonder if he will make it back to Omaha this year!