Dear fellas,

Hi. It's just Zac. I know it's been awhile since we're talked but you know how it goes with work and what not. I'm just writing this because tonight, as you all know, is the All-Star Game. I'm not really good at beating around the bush so I'm just going to get to the point.

Let's be careful tonight, guys. I know you want to "put on a show" for the crowd and all but remember that this is just an exhibition. Don't let that stupid "home-field advantage in the World Series" rule cloud your judgment on the field.

Jose, it's ok to not stretch that double to a triple. Easing into second base will be just as fun tonight. And I know that you're going to try your hardest to jack one out of the park tonight, Dave, but an easy swing and a single through the hole will work fine. We all loved your catch the other night, Carlos, but how do you feel about not laying out for any fly balls this evening? Billy, everybody already knows you're one of the hardest throwers in the game. Tonight isn't the time to show off that cannon of an arm.

Quite frankly if any of you are feeling a little under the weather or too "tight" or "sore" to play in tonight's game I'd understand and I'm sure the rest of your fans would as well. However, you're competitors and showmen so I know you'll be charging out onto the field tonight. Have fun out there tonight, but guys;

please be careful.

Love always,
Zac