People want to know after a tough series -- we got swept in Tampa -- if we would rather have an off day, like we just had Monday, or get right back on the field to try to turn things back around. It's kind of a toss-up.
Being that we were on the road, having some long, exciting games in Cleveland and a tough series at Tampa, an off day, I think, was needed for our team. It helps in a number of ways: Guys can rest up, clear their heads, relax and get a chance to spend some time with family and friends.
I loved the off day, because it was here in Chicago, and I saw a bunch of my friends and got a lot of stuff done around the city. I still haven't seen my parents yet, but I'll see them at the games here this week. Also, finally getting a chance to sleep in and not have anything to get up for is always a plus. I always sleep on the flights no matter how short or how long the trip, but getting a chance to lie down in the hotel with the A/C on full blast is something I look forward to.
Now, hopefully rested and with my head all clear, we can get ready to battle the White Sox. We still have some ground to gain on them, as well as on the Twins, who are tied with the White Sox for first place in the American League Central. This should be another great series, like the previous one in Detroit against the White Sox. Hopefully, this time we will get the series win.
Curtis Granderson
