Zao shang hao doesn't mean, 'Where is Starbucks?'

No, it means good morning in Chinese and that's appropriate here people because, well, I'm in China, having already digested a wonderful breakfast and found a quaint locally-owned, mom-and-pop coffee shop around the corner called Starbucks. Yes, I'm all about supporting the local vendors.

Saw pitcher Jared Wells at breakfast this morning and he said he had trouble sleeping. He woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. I got my eight or so hours in, even if I woke up several times. Yes, I essentially willed myself back to sleep.

So we're heading to the Great Wall here in a few hours which should be interesting. Not really sure what to expect. Maybe manager Bud Black (pictured, with me) will have the team run sprints to get the legs ready for those two games this weekend that no one, at least locally, is talking about. We'll see. Me? I'll be there to document this historical visit.

Be sure to check out the website later for pictures and stories. We will even have a player blog done by pitcher Heath Bell, who will give his insights on the day.

Cheers, Corey