Tom_Pipines' Blog

     A message for Mr. Gallardo:

     Yo, can do it!

     Yes your twenty-two years old; but you're not the typical twenty-two year old man.

     You are a husband and proud father of Yovani Jr.

     You are mature beyond your years.

     Your poise, on and off the baseball field, proves that.

     What's more, you are a brilliant pitcher-one of the most physically gifted in the big leagues.

     Combine your God-given gifts with your remarkable composure and confidence, and you are the man to pitch the Brewers first post-season game in twenty six years (four years before you were even born!).

     The fact that you are even taking the mound after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee on May first is a remarkable testament to your will and work ethic.

     Your fourth start of the season comes against a monster hitting team in the Phillies-at their Citizens Bank Park.

     Winning game one is critical-given the problems of the pitching staff-relative to injury (no Ben Sheets) and effectiveness.

     No matter what, your career is on the rise, my friend.

     In all probablility, you'll be the ace of the staff next season.

     Good luck-other than CC Sabathia-the major leagues Ace-there's nobody I'd rather see in such a big spot.