As most of you know, I was released March 24 by the Indians. I expected it in a way, but still don't understand the real reasons to this day. I probably never will. Only one and half seasons to prove yourself after being drafted in the 8th round would surprise anybody I guess. But that is the past and it has opened the door to more appealing opportunities, which I am beyond excited about. It's been almost 2 years since I played the game I love. To play the game the way I played it at Marietta will be a delight. Playing as a team. Playing to win. Playing for each other. I couldn't be more excited. And the Washington Wild Things do all of that.

Not only do the Wild Things have a tradition of winning, but also possess great location. It is just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, but also within 2 hours from my college. Why does this matter? Yes, old friends can come see me play. But also, should August 25th approach and I am still in a Wild Things uniform, I will have the chance to begin finishing my education. This is obviously all dependent on a few other situations in my life and how they are going come September, but I will have the opportunity. I watched this Wild Things squad as they progressed over the year I was at Marietta. They've had a great connection with the Etta's baseball program as 5 different alumni have played on the team at some point. Chris Sidick will be my teammate again as he enters his 4th season with the team. I am anxious to get started and hope to help carry on their winning tradition as I did in college only a few hours away and a few years ago.