All right.
Okay. Come on, now.
Come on, boy.
Let's not take your sweet-ass time about this. Jesus.
All right.
Okay, that's it.
Ah, good.
Don't laugh, I outlived you, you little bastard.
Goddamn it. Son-of-a-bitch.
Breakfast of champions.
You trying to tell me Sammy Davis Jr. was better looking than Robert Redford?
No question.
Better actor too.
Sammy should've been the Sundance Kid.
Ah. You're out of your mind.
No, they're right.
Sammy only had one eye, but he cut quite a figure.
I know what you're doing.
You're trying to piss me off, but it's not gonna work. Not this time.
Strike.
You boys enjoy the fishing, I'll see you up in the Carolinas.
Where you going, Gus? Aren't you gonna see what he's got?
I've seen all this guy's got.
My daughter can throw better than that.
Good luck.
Mickey, it's time.
Yep.
- They're ready for you, Miss Lobel. - Thank you.
Hard to believe it's been seven years.
Time flies when you're working your ass off.
Excuse me, doing your life's work.
So where do you stand on the Landau case?
- I like my chances. - That could be quite a coup for us.
It's all very impressive.
Thank you.
You'd be the youngest partner this firm's ever had.
There is a reason I've not taken a Saturday off in seven years. I want this. Bad.
So does Todd. He's been productive for a long time.
He's a quality associate.
But I have been more productive.
And I agree with you, he is a quality associate.
You'd be the only woman.
Gentlemen, my father is a baseball scout.
And while he was hardly attentive, the one thing he did give me was experience.
I took a lot of road trips.
I grew up around men who swore, drank, and farted.
Trust me, I can handle it.
Let us bring it to the partnership committee.
- Then we'll talk. - Great.
Hudson, a 17-game winner last year....
Order up!
You need some money for some new clothes?
I just came from yoga.
You into that voodoo, huh?
Yeah. I'm thinking about getting three sixes tattooed across my forehead.
- What about the partnership? - We're close.
There's just some competition from another attorney, but he's harmless.
You got a boyfriend?
I'm seeing somebody, sort of.
And has he got a job?
He's an attorney.
Well, marry him. He'll probably be a great provider.
I can provide for myselfjust fine.
Hudson, he's really painting the corners tonight.
Guy's a true artist.
I'm gonna go.
- What? - I'm going to go.
You haven't finished your dinner yet.
Oh, I've had enough.
Suit yourself.
Absolutely tremendous. Prescott just went three-for-three again last night.
Didn't he just get arrested for assault?
Allegedly.
Kid's hitting 350, ready to move to Double A.
So let's not rush to judgment.
You seen him play lately?
I don't need to see him play.
You and that computer. Heh.
Need to stay current, Pete.
These programs are an essential tool to evaluating today's talent.
In fact, there's only one scout in the entire organization...
...maybe in all of baseball, that doesn't use this technology.
Maybe that's why he's only signed three kids in what, last four years?
This isn't like a store. You can't just go in and get what you want.
Maybe there's nothing out there. Maybe his territory's a little thin.
What about Billy Clark in Rome? Didn't Gus sign him?
Heh, yeah, and he's struggling. Kid's in a big-time slump.
He'll come around. Gus could spot talent from an airplane.
I just hope we're not missing anything, that's all.
I mean, he is getting up there.
Should we send him to look at Gentry?
Of course. The Carolinas are his territory.
Draft's in nine days.
I don't want any surprises.
You're talking about one of the best scouts baseball's ever seen.
You're talking about the guy that signed Ralph Garr, Dusty Baker...
...Dale Murphy, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones.
The list goes on.
With all due respect, Pete, the game's changed.
It's so much bigger now. It's global.
Need somebody to keep up with the times.
Gus couldn't even turn on a typewriter, let alone a computer.
Look, we all hate to think it, but he may be ready for pasture.
- When's his contract up? - Three months.
We carry the option.
For chrissakes, what is this? Gus Lobel can do the job.
If he proves me wrong, I'll take full responsibility.
Until then, let's just worry about the guys on the field.
Shit.
Bunch of goddamn midgets design this garage?
Come on, number five. Strike him out, boy.
Billy Clark ain't got nothing on you, baby.
That Billy Clark is a bum. We haven't seen him hit a baseball all year.
Come on, Billy.
Here it comes, Billy. Here it comes, baby. Go, baby.
And that'll do it, with the final score:
Intimidators 5, Braves 2.
Better luck next time, boys.
How long before they release me?
You're just in a slump. No big deal.
I'm in a coma.
Yeah. Look, when I first signed you up, you were hitting great.
You were the quickest bat alive.
I don't know what my problem is. I just can't concentrate like I should.
What about your family? They still over in Akron?
- Yeah. Just outside. - Mm-hm.
When was the last time you saw them?
It's been a while.
They would make the drive down, but, uh, money's just kind of tight right now.
You worry about baseball.
I'll take care of getting your parents here so you can see them.
No problem.
Thanks, Gus.
Gus, you home?
Oh.
It's 9:00 in the morning, where the hell else would I be?
I guess that means I can come in.
Yeah, come on in.
Breakfast will be here in a minute.
Have a seat.
Busy?
Yeah. Just doing my homework, that's all.
Gus, did you ever think in a million years computers would be a part of this game?
Computers?
Anybody uses computers doesn't know a damn thing about this game.
If you wanted to, you could access any high school or college roster...
...pull the stats on any player any time.
You wouldn't have to waste time with all these papers.
I'm not wasting my time. I enjoy doing this.
You know, they got a special program now that can calculate a player's stats...
...and based on the competition he's seen...
...tell you whether or not he's ready for the next level. You believe that?
Yeah, what else does it tell you? When to scratch your ass?
I don't like them either, but they're part of the business now.
Pete, scouts, good scouts, are the heart of this game.
They decide who's gonna play, if they're lucky they decide how it's gonna be played.
But a computer, that can't tell if a kid's got instincts or not...
...or if he can hit a cut-off man, or hit behind the runner.
Or look into a kid's face that's just gone oh-for-four...
...and know if he's gonna be able to come back like nothing's happened.
No, a computer can't tell you all that crap, I'll tell you. No.
What do you think about Bo Gentry?
I don't know. He looks pretty good on paper.
I'll take a look at him, see if he can play.
If the Red Sox pass with their first pick...
...I know Phillip really wants to take him.
Phillip.
Well, tell him to check his computer. What we need is a pitcher.
Yeah.
Maybe, uh, he can find one on his interweb. Heh.
Spotlight's really on this kid.
Well, there's breakfast.
Morning, Mr. Lobel.
Got your Canadian bacon, extra anchovies, chili peppers.
- Wow, that's a work of art, Danny. - Yeah, it's gross.
- And I got your newspapers. - Oh, thanks.
Right here.
- There you go. - Thank you.
- Keep that. - Uh--
Mr. Lobel, did you mean to give me 50?
No, no, I was just-- I was just testing you. Heh.
Here.
Here's a 20 for the pizza and keep the five for yourself.
Some new kind of style I'm not up on?
That's Fang-shmay. Don't you know anything?
Ah.
What you looking at?
Gus, are you all right?
Yeah, fine.
We go back. If something were wrong, you'd tell me, wouldn't you?
Course.
Because if for any reason, you're not up to it...
...we could send somebody from Charlotte.
Might be easier on you.
I don't need easier.
Have you thought about what you might do when your contract's up?
Sure. Sign another one for more money.
You ever think about retirement?
What's this all about?
There's just a lot of pressure right now.
Phillip has Vince's ear. Pumping him full of ideas. Telling him we need new blood.
Young new blood.
Yeah. Phillip doesn't have a lick of sense, they're gonna find that out sooner or later.
- They're worried about Billy Clark. - Don't worry about Billy.
He can hit. He just needs to see his mama, that's all.
In fact, I put in some paperwork already to have his folks come down and see him.
I can't do that.
You want him to hit?
Do it.
You know the game better than most...
...and I'll always go to bat for you. I just want to make sure you're up for it.
Want something to eat?
How's Mickey?
Good.
Good. They're gonna make her a partner in her firm, at least she thinks.
Tell her I said hey.
Yeah.
- Richard. - No, I'm not.
- Yeah, he tagged you. - Come on, guys.
All right, look out. A-Rod's up.
This'll be an easy out, guys. Easy out.
Oh, really? Then who are you gonna be?
Josh Beckett. I'm gonna throw at your A-Rod head.
- We'll see about that. - Outfielders, move in.
- Hey, batter, batter. - Hey, batter, batter.
Beckett winds and delivers.
He comes with a nasty slider that A-Rod just barely gets a piece of.
A-Rod's in the type of slump he couldn't hit the beach with a beach ball.
Here comes the oh-one.
A-Rod lines a shot to center.
The outfielder can't make the play.
The ball goes under his glove, rolling all the way to the wall.
He's rounding third, gonna try to make it home. Here comes the throw at the plate.
Safe! Safe! He beat the tag! The Yankees win the game!
I do not believe it! The Yankees win the game!
What a weirdo.
- Yeah, okay. - Dork.
It'd help if you wouldn't fidget.
Well, if I wasn't blind, I would be after having that light stuck in my eye.
You see anything in there, other than open space?
I'm afraid I do.
I'm not sure, but, uh, there are indications of macular degeneration...
...or maybe glaucoma.
Or maybe nothing.
Well, let's find out. We'll, uh, get you an appointment with a specialist.
No, no. No appointments.
- I haven't got time. I've got the season. - Well, you better make time.
Look, Lloyd, let's just pretend I wasn't even in here.
Oh, God.
Blues with a feeling That's what I have
How's it going, Gus?
Crap, Jimmy. Absolute crap.
- How about a game of Keno, Gus? - I don't think so.
- Come on, one game. - I said, I don't think so.
That means no, goddamn it.
Okay, okay. What crawled up your ass?
Old age.
I just want to see where this goes.
So do I.
Then step up.
Can we agree on being exclusive?
See what happens.
Just see where it goes.
Mickey, I don't mean to be pushy, but...
...we're perfect together.
Friends, lawyers.
If you look at it on paper, it makes perfect sense.
I mean, a no-hitter. Jurrjens was awesome.
Couldn't have without that catch by Heyward.
Excuse me. Did you just say Jair Jurrjens pitched a no-hitter?
Walked one, or would have had a perfect game. Blowing people away.
I doubt that.
I'm sorry?
He's a sinker-ball guy.
He's crafty, makes his living on the corners.
Wow.
You're quite a baseball fan.
Just picked up a few things growing up.
You have one new message.
Mickey, it's Daniel Rosenbloom.
We've spoken with the partnership committee.
You win the Landau case...
...I think we'll be holding a big reception to introduce you as the firm's new partner.
Yes!
Who the hell is calling me up at this time of night?
Hello?
The undersigned hereby substitutes Georgia Reconveyance Company--
Mickey?
- What? - You have a visitor.
Pete.
Can we talk for a second?
Have you noticed anything lately? Has he been acting any differently?
No, he is as unpleasant as usual.
He been sick at all?
I don't think so.
Mick, if something goes wrong up in Carolina with this kid Gentry...
...he's gonna be out of a job.
Well, let's hope that doesn't happen.
That would be the end of one of the all-time great love stories.
- He wouldn't do well without his work. - What do you want me to do about it?
Carolina's beautiful this time of year.
No. No way. He has his life, I have my life.
That is the way it's always been. That's the way he wants it.
Just for a couple of days. To make sure everything goes okay.
It'd be nice for you two to spend some time together.
Nice for who?
If you won't do it for him, do it for me.
He's my friend for 30 years. I care about him.
Don't try to manipulate me. I'm an attorney, that's my job.
I'm sorry, I'm just-- I'm really busy right now.
I appreciate your time, Mickey. I just thought you should know.
Yeah.
I'm sorry about not being around here lately.
But I been working a lot and....
Your little girl...
...you'd really be proud of her.
She's gonna be made a partner in the firm. How about that?
I don't know where she got the brains. It's got to be from you.
It wasn't from my part of the family, that's for sure.
Anyway, I need you around to talk to her.
You were always good at that.
I have a hard time with that, you know?
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please
Don't take your sunshine away
Cut the crap, Lloyd.
I'm his daughter.
Then he can tell you.
Please?
His eyes are going. He needs to see a specialist right away.
Who is it?
If this is a robbery, just take anything you want.
But leave that flat-screen. You take my flat-screen, I'll kill you.
Did you set off a bomb in here?
It's raining, for chrissake.
Yeah, outside it's raining. In here it's like a four-alarm blaze.
Oh.
Look, twice in one week. What, did somebody die or something?
Pete came to see me.
Did you hear that Jurrjens, uh, pitched a no-no?
He wanted to know if I thought you were okay.
Yeah.
I know you're a vegan and everything, but some of this meat would re--
Yeah, I told him that I thought so, but I called Lloyd just to make sure.
That's a good burger.
What are you doing? No, no. Don't do that. Don't do that, no.
This is really nice.
Nice stuff.
Do you want to talk about it?
You know how these doctors are, they don't know their right from their left.
You're always reading in the paper...
...about how they're taking off the wrong part of some poor guy.
You need to meet with a specialist.
I've got a job to do, and if I don't do that job...
...the Braves will get somebody else to do it.
You know, they already think I should be playing Bingo...
- ...and drinking little umbrella drinks. - They can't fire you over an illness.
Yeah, well, they can certainly phase me out.
I've only got three months left on my contract.
Well, how are you gonna scout this guy if your eyes aren't right?
I'll figure something.
How?
You hungry?
You know, every good chef says that you got to eat a meal when it's warm.
You know, I had this, uh....
This crazy idea you and I could actually have a conversation about this, rationally.
Well, we are. If you eat some meat, it's great protein for you.
How about that?
Well, don't worry about it.
I wish it were that easy, I really do.
That would be awesome.
Trust me, it's there.
Article 15, section 2A clearly states the precedent.
Yeah, find it. Check the public record.
Get back to me. Thank you.
Do you work while you sleep too?
When I have to.
That's one good thing about not having any family. You can focus on work.
I have a family, and they're none of your goddamn business.
Excuse me.
After you.
Cheers, Todd.
Cheers.
Well, I hope you're enjoying the trip, sweetheart.
We're just entering the beautiful state of North Carolina.
Do you need an extra key?
No, just one, thanks.
Don't even think about it.
- Room 4 is vacant. Do your homework. - Yes, ma'am.
Sorry. Last room on the end.
Okay. Thank you.
- I wish Daddy was here. - I do too.
Thanks.
Come on, baby.
I understand, Mickey. And I fully support what you're doing.
I'm just questioning the timing. There's so much to do before the presentation.
And I will get it done, okay? You can count on me. It's just a few days.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen...
...and welcome to Swannanoa Grizzlies Baseball.
This afternoon, the Grizzlies host the Fairview Raptors.
Hey, guys.
I think that's him.
How many years they gonna hold him back? He looks like he's 30.
First thing I do when I get in the Majors...
...is bang one of those chicks on Desperate Housewives.
I'm mature, I like older women.
But what if they don't want to bang you?
Wilson, that's a retarded question.
I'll have patience with you since you're not yet worldly.
See, when a player gets to the Majors, chicks come out of a deep freeze.
They migrate from hundreds of miles.
Celebrity chicks, non-celebrity chicks, chicks from all walks of life.
It's a chick-fest.
Hey, yo, Peanut Boy! Over here.
Two dollars, please.
You want me to pay for them?
It's all right, Peanut Boy. Put it on my tab.
Strike three!
And that retires the side.
The Grizzlies are coming up.
Wow.
- Hey, there, kiddo. - Been a while. Hey.
You mind?
The hell are you doing here?
I had some vacation days. Couldn't think of a better place to use them.
Well, they have telephones. You could call.
Yeah. You would've said no.
Damn right, I would've. You should be back home, doing your job.
Same as I'm doing my job here.
If it makes you feel better, I'm doing it for Pete.
He thought you could use some company.
Yeah, well, he's wrong.
Wait'll I see that horse's ass.
It must be so rewarding being one of your close friends.
Hmm.
And now batting for the Grizzlies, number three, Bo Gentry.
Yeah, way to go, Big B! Go Bo!
Let's see what everybody's been talking about.
That's the way to do it, boy! Hustle! Hustle!
- Safe. - That's it.
Ball four! Take your base!
This guy sucks!
Now batting for the Grizzlies...
...number three, Bo Gentry.
Let's go, Big Bo. Number three!
You're in trouble now, Bacon Boy!
- You all right? - Yeah, I'm fine.
But if that guy calls me Bacon Boy one more time, I'm gonna kick his ass.
All right, listen to me.
I want you to walk Gentry. Don't give him anything to hit.
Walk him? Have you seen the way I've been throwing today, coach?
- I don't think that's gonna be a problem. - All right, son. Stick with it.
Better put some grease on it, Bacon Boy!
Oh, yeah? Too bad I used all my grease last night on your mother.
Ooh!
- Douche bag. - Come on. Play ball.
Let's go, Big B.
That's what I mean, boy!
Yeah! Yeah! That's my boy! Ha, ha.
Bring it on in! Bring it on in!
Bring it on in!
Y'all make a hole, make a hole now.
We're not talking till after the playoffs. Nope, I'm sorry.
If you want an autographed picture of Bo, he signs before every game.
It's a bargain, 25 bucks a pop.
Autographs?
You've been gone a while.
I guess so.
What happened here?
My garage is starting to shrink.
- I think I'll drive. - No.
Dad, give me the keys.
This is my car and I drive.
Give me the keys.
I said, I'll drive.
Stubborn as hell.
Yeah, I wonder where I get it.
I want you to drive straight to the airport...
...because I don't need your pointy little nose in my business.
I don't want anything to do with your business. I'm here because you're so pig--
Gus Lobel.
Wow, it's good to see you, man.
It's Johnny.
Johnny? Oh, Johnny. Johnny The Flame Flanagan?
Nobody's called me that in a while.
Yeah, well, you used to throw the cover off the ball.
Phew. I used to.
What are you doing, boy?
I'm here, uh, doing the same thing you are. I'm scouting for the Red Sox.
- You don't know anything about scouting. - Don't tell them that.
Yeah. This is my daughter, Mickey.
Excuse us.
Sorry. Hi. I'm Mickey.
- Nice to meet you. - You too.
- Okay. You gonna be at Boots Bar later? - Where else?
- I'm buying you a drink. - I'm taking it.
Okay.
- A great pitcher at one time, that kid. - Wow.
Yeah.
- When are you gonna leave? - Just get in the car.
Cold beer on Friday night A pair ofjeans that fit just right
He can do it all. He's more versatile than De Niro.
What?
Ice Cube isn't an actor.
He's in the movies, ain't he?
That doesn't mean he's an actor.
Gus, what do they call the actors in the movies?
Actors.
Plus, he can rap. Can De Niro rap?
Actors don't rap.
Ice Cube does. Heh.
See, this is what I'm trying to teach you about versatility.
It's a crime he hasn't won an Academy Award.
That's true. Pretty soon he'll be joining the greats like Cagney and Tracy.
All the real big ones.
I'm with you there, brother.
All right. You did it.
You pissed me off.
Hi, guys.
Hey, it's been a long time since we've seen your little girl, Gus.
Been a long time since she was a little girl.
The hell are you doing here?
I'm taking a temporary break from anything judicial.
I just need a big drink and a game of pool.
You shouldn't be in a place like this.
You used to sneak me into places worse than this.
You should be back in Atlanta, where you belong.
Yeah, well, I agree with you.
Hey, Johnny!
Why do they call him "The Flame"?
Well, Flanagan, he....
He could pitch a hundred-mile-an-hour fastball, that's why.
- So, what happened? - He blew his arm out.
They tried to bring him along too fast.
Pretty soon, he was gone. Done for.
I tried like mad to block that trade.
How long you gonna be here anyway?
I'll probably close the place down.
- Hey. - Hey.
Name's Rick. You, uh, feel like playing a game?
- Sure. Mickey. - Nice to meet you, Mickey.
Hope you like losing.
Ouch.
Three-ball, corner pocket.
One-ball, side pocket.
Thanks for the game.
Hey, you wanna dance?
Not really.
Come on, one dance.
I don't think so, Dick.
- Heh. It's Rick. - Sorry.
Come on, one dance. It wouldn't hurt anything.
And I mean, after the beating I just took, you owe me.
- Get off! - Dad!
You ever touch her again, I'm gonna rip your fucking face off.
- Whoa, Gus. - Dad, take it easy.
Just look at this kid.
- All right, all right. - I saw you touching her.
Get out before I have a heart attack trying to kill you.
I think I'd like to see that.
Enough! Hey, you know what, this is my dad and, uh, that's my sister.
And, uh, we like to get a little crazy every now and then, especially this one.
Go on, get out of here.
- That was a little excessive. - I don't think so.
- You want to kill a guy touches my arm? - I had him, you know?
Yeah, no, you had him good. You had him good.
Sorry about the kiss. I never had a sister that looked like you.
You know what? I can take care of myselfjust fine.
- Okay. Something tells me pretty well too. - You know what?
You got what you wanted.
I'm going to bed.
Leaving the bar.
To set the record straight, I am 33 years old.
I've been taking care of myself for a long time. I can handle a guy in a bar.
He was bothering me.
All of these years, after everything you could be bothered about, it's that.
Look, I don't need your help. I don't know why you're here.
I don't know why you don't go home.
Because, in spite of you, I feel this dysfunctional sense of responsibility...
...to make sure that you're okay.
I know I'm as blind as a slab of concrete, but I'm not helpless.
- I'll put a bullet in my head, that happens. - That's comforting.
As always, it's been really great talking to you.
I've got half a beer back at the bar that won't argue with me.
- You all right, Gus? - Yeah.
Jesus Christ!
Goddamn it!
Son of a bitch.
Oh! Ha, ha.
- Oh, my God. - All right, check it.
Your mom is so fat, her high school photo was an aerial shot.
Your mom is so fat, they pay her in biscuits.
- Your mom is so-- - Excuse me?
Earth to losers?
I'm trying to do my visualizing.
I'm hitting homers, I'm signing endorsement deals, I'm banging chicks.
Respect my space.
All right, all right, that's enough, okay? Everybody, sit down.
Back in your seat, Eric.
This is a big game today. Let's think baseball, huh?
Let's tighten it up, Grizzlies.
One, two, three, Grizzlies!
No room for bad play. Don't suck today.
There they are.
Here he comes.
- Hey, Gus. - Hi.
- Hey, Mickey. - Look at you.
Hey, Dad! Dad, Dad, Dad, are you all right?
- Yeah, I'm all right. - Here, come on.
You okay?
Yeah, leave me alone. I got it.
What's the matter, you never seen anybody trip before?
Jesus Christ.
- You all right? - Yeah, I'm fine.
Thank you.
Hey, listen. About last night--
It's-- Forget it.
Yeah.
Play ball!
I'll be right back.
Where you going?
Third base side.
- What for? - Because I'd like to get back to Atlanta.
Oh, good. As long as you're here, you might as well be helpful.
- Watch his hips. - Yeah, I know.
Make sure they carry him through the ball.
Yeah. I know.
Okay, and his swing, is it a two-piece deal or is it nice and fluid?
And then go around the other side and see how he goes the opposite way.
Now don't just stand there, get going.
Ball!
Oh, yeah, this is a good idea.
Why are you right next to me?
Because you're the first scout I've ever been attracted to, thank God.
I'm not a scout, I'm a lawyer.
Normally, a deal breaker, but I'm all about expanding my level of tolerance.
Self-improvement, et cetera.
- Impressive. - Thank you.
Next up, Bo Gentry.
Go, Big 3!
- Hey, what do you think about dinner? - You mean together?
Whoa, that's a little forward, don't you think?
But, yeah, if you're asking me out, I accept.
I'd even consider paying.
Strike!
Well, it's really tempting, but I don't plan on being around here much longer.
Let's go, Bo!
Bring the heat.
He'll be all over the heat. Come with the off-speed stuff.
Yeah!
That's it, boy! Take them bases, man!
That's the fourth car this year. Ha-ha-ha.
Gus must have a lot of confidence in you.
So, what'd you see?
He sits back on the pitch.
He uses his hips and legs for power.
Looks like he has pretty quick hands. You're on your own.
You know too much about baseball to be a lawyer.
It's a long story.
I'd like to hear it.
I don't wanna tell it.
Go, Bo!
Come on, Big Bo.
There you go, buddy.
That popped. Fastball.
Hanging.
How would you know with your face buried in that?
It's called multitasking.
You are such an ass.
That thing hear you?
His name is Todd and he will, loud and clear.
There you go, baby.
Breaking ball on that one.
Yep.
Ready?
Why don't you show me what you got?
Hmm.
Come on, you stubborn mule. Give me something.
I'm a little old for this.
I'm not.
Remember:
- See the ball.... - "See the ball, hit the ball." I know.
Whoo!
What the hell are you doing?
I'm enjoying my home run trot.
Whoo!
You snake. I'll kick your ass.
Give me the keys.
Come on, you're busy. Give me the keys.
Hey! You all right?
You know, you're lucky to be alive.
How old are you, sonny?
I'm 28.
Well, then how the hell would you know if I'm lucky to be alive?
I know, it'll get done. It's just a couple more days.
Mickey, I'm sorry about your father, but the client will be here next Thursday.
- It's imperative that you're here to present. - And I will be there.
I'm considering bringing Todd into the case, just till you get back.
No, I'm not comfortable with that.
He is a talented attorney.
No, but I don't need his help. Please, just hold off.
I gotta go.
Well, I guess we were lucky we weren't on the road at the time.
She was 13 years old and she was going to her first dance...
...and she came in the room and asked me what I thought of her outfit.
I knew right then that she wasn't gonna be a kid any longer.
How old was Mickey when, uh...?
Her mother died? Six.
That should've been me.
No kid should be without a mother.
How did you handle all that by yourself?
I didn't.
How about you, Flanagan?
Don't you feel like you're over your head, handling a number one pick?
I've been doing okay so far.
Besides, you're here. I'll be fine.
This isn't exactly what you wanted to do, is it?
After my arm went, the Red Sox gave me a chance to, uh, you know, stay in the game.
There's gonna be a job in the booth next year, and I'm gunning for it.
Announcing, huh?
Yes, Gus.
I plan on bringing all that hard work and dedication I had as an athlete...
...to my profession as a broadcaster.
Ever think what would've happened if the Braves hadn't traded you?
No more than eight, nine hours a day.
Yeah.
Never goes away, does it?
No, it doesn't.
God Almighty, Gus.
What happened?
Cut myself shaving.
What are you fellas staring at?
I'm not a pole dancer.
What you doing with hot dogs?
I couldn't hold out any longer.
One of those for me?
Nope.
Good job, Bo.
Yeah, there's one more game. We'll watch it and then make our decision.
- You think the Sox are gonna pass? - How the hell should I know?
Try and get a sense of what they're gonna do.
I'll get that, Mom.
Yeah, I'll see what I can do on that.
Dad, I'm starving.
I gotta hang up now. Mickey and I are gonna get something to eat.
She still there?
Yeah, she's here. She's just, you know, sightseeing.
He's a monster.
Three for three, two homers and a single.
We could be looking at the next Albert Pujols.
Oh, my God, I want this pick.
Maybe the Red Sox are on the fence, we do a draft and trade deal.
Just make sure Grandpa doesn't screw it up, all right?
- He's got some young babe with him. - Wow.
I'm surprised he can still get it up.
- All right, keep me posted. - You got it.
It was Mississippi.
No, I know it was Mobile, Alabama.
They had one of those promotion nights where they had a horse out on the field.
They had one of the players race the horse around the bags.
That's right, and the player won.
You almost gave me a heart attack.
How?
Well, you kept pestering me about getting up on the horse.
And the horse ran off, right out over center field.
I thought it was gonna go through the center field fence.
I loved that horse.
Yeah, I know you did.
And then you went back looking for him and he wasn't there.
What? What is it?
Nothing. It was just a long time ago, that's all.
- Here, I got it. - No, I got it.
Dad, I've got it. Let me help, that's why I'm here.
No, I got it!
Night.
- Hey, Greg. - Mickey.
If it wasn't for your assistant, I wouldn't have known you were out of town.
Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. I meant to call you, I just had a lot going on up here.
I just want you to know I've been thinking about us...
...and I am really clear that I want this to go to the next level.
So, basically, I just need to know that you're feeling the same way.
Greg, I can't answer that right now.
That's the problem.
It doesn't feel like you can ever give me an answer.
This isn't one of those things that you can just put on paper.
Well, I guess that's my answer.
You, uh....
You take care, Mickey.
You could buy me a drink if you want.
You have got to lighten up.
Seriously.
I don't feel so light right now.
- Get out. - What?
Go.
Why don't you two go out, meet some people? Have some fun.
You don't want to hang around here.
- Thank you. I meet plenty of people. - Well, you're still single, aren't you?
- Yes, I'm still single, very single. - Maybe you are emotionally unavailable.
Emotionally unavailable?
- Yeah. - Who are you, Dr. Phil?
Hey, that is quality television.
Yeah.
By the way, if I am emotionally unavailable...
...which I am not, thank you very much, it would be because of you.
Just go, will you?
- No. - Jesus Christ.
We gotta get a camera crew to follow you guys around.
I mean, the Kardashians have nothing on the two of you.
Wow, that poor Bruce.
Come on. Will you, please?
Just the two of you, get out.
- Okay. - Okay.
Name a team...
...to have four 20-game winners in the same season. Go.
'71 Orioles: Palmer, McNally...
...Cuellar and Dobson, they lose to the Pirates in the series. Go figure.
Ugh! You've got to be kidding me.
- Have you had enough? - Mm-mm.
No, no, no. Fire away. Come on.
Okay, uh, '75 World Series...
...Carlton Fisk hits a homer to win the game, right?
What was the player who hit a homer to tie the game and take it into extra innings?
Ugh.
The three-two pitch.
This one's hit deep to center, way back.
Way back. This baby's got a chance. It's gone.
Home run. Bernie Carbo has just tied the game.
- Very good. - All right, that's-- Yeah.
You're actually very good.
You're really very good. You sound like the real thing.
- Let's hope the Red Sox agree with you. - I would listen to you.
- Really? - Really.
Who's the only player to be named MVP in both leagues?
Frank Robinson. Baltimore and Cincinnati.
That was too easy.
- It was really, really easy, actually. - Shit.
Mm.
Who was he traded for?
Milt Pappas, but if we're going to be specific, Baldschun and Simpson.
Drink up.
Who are you?
- I see what's happening here. - I'm kicking your ass is what's happening.
Well, maybe.
I mean, you're trying to get me drunk. You're hoping to get lucky.
Really? Heh.
Um....
Too much moonshine? What are they doing?
Clogging.
- Clogging? - Clogging. Clogging.
- It's a mountain dance. No? - No.
Where I'm from, they'd take you to a psych ward for that.
No, actually, it's a--
I think you'd like it.