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00:00:46 Strike.
00:00:53 One out.
00:01:06 - Strike three.
00:01:22 - I got it.
00:01:31 Get your heads in the game!
00:01:45 You're gonna let him kill the kid?
00:02:10 Check out Sugar.
00:02:11 He put on 20 pounds,
00:02:16 All muscle, dude.
00:02:21 Right... solid bones!
00:02:25 Eat slowly, kid.
00:02:31 If you hustled as hard as him,
00:02:40 - I got it. I got it.
00:02:42 - Fly ball.
00:02:44 - Line drive.
00:02:46 - Ground ball.
00:02:51 - Home run.
00:02:55 Home run.
00:03:33 What about this kid?
00:03:34 Salvador Torres?
00:03:38 Good potential. Raw talent.
00:03:41 We gonna sign him?
00:03:43 Soon, I hope. I'm talking to his agent.
00:03:47 From two other teams for about a hundred.
00:03:50 He's good.
00:03:56 What about him?
00:03:57 Miguel Santos?
00:03:59 Great arm.
00:04:03 Good deal. He throw any junk?
00:04:05 Sugar, show him your curve.
00:04:16 Not bad. Mind if I try something?
00:04:19 Please, go ahead.
00:04:20 Do you mind? May I?
00:04:22 Give him the ball.
00:04:26 It's a spike curve.
00:04:28 Gives you more rotation, more movement.
00:04:31 You try.
00:04:34 This way.
00:04:36 Yeah. Just like that. Come on, let's go.
00:04:42 Throw it!
00:04:52 It's okay, son. These things take time.
00:04:56 He'll be all right.
00:05:02 - Your performance...
00:05:04 - In the mound...
00:05:06 - Is not...
00:05:08 - As good...
00:05:09 - As last year.
00:05:11 - What is the problem?
00:05:15 - I don't know.
00:05:19 - Maybe my mechanic.
00:05:23 - I want to give you a chance.
00:05:28 - It's up to you.
00:05:33 - Thank you.
00:05:37 - I'll do my best.
00:05:48 - Have a good weekend.
00:07:16 Sugar! Give me a ball!
00:07:19 Hey, what's up?
00:07:32 - I got one!
00:07:35 - Hi, Sis.
00:07:39 - Any newss about the States?
00:07:45 Hi, Grandma.
00:07:47 What's up? How's the TV?
00:07:49 Erica won't let me watch baseball.
00:07:51 Not during Amercan IdoI.
00:07:53 Hello, Miguel. Do you have
00:07:56 Yes...
00:07:58 You're going to the States?
00:07:59 Not yet, Mom.
00:08:01 But I learned
00:08:04 A spike curve...
00:08:05 What's that?
00:08:17 I'm still working out the mechanics!
00:08:32 When are you going to finish this?
00:08:34 Soon. It's just hard
00:08:38 It's pretty.
00:08:40 I'm trying to match the chairs
00:08:44 I think it's perfect.
00:08:47 When I'm done,
00:08:51 And the rest of the house?
00:08:54 A month, maybe two...
00:08:57 Do you know we just did it
00:09:01 Don't tell me that!
00:09:03 Why not? Next time we can do it
00:09:09 Or we could do it on the roof?
00:09:15 I hope you make it to the States.
00:09:18 You hope?
00:09:22 Okay, then...
00:09:24 how about...
00:09:26 I know you'll make it.
00:09:28 Now we're talking.
00:09:30 And the first thing
00:09:33 I'm going to buy a Cadillac.
00:09:35 And I'll drive it through
00:09:39 You can't drive a Cadillac on water.
00:09:42 Sure you can.
00:09:46 Ones that drive on water.
00:09:48 You're crazy.
00:09:50 I can take you to New York.
00:09:51 There's snow there
00:09:53 Want to see me play
00:09:55 It doesn't snow during
00:09:59 So we'll go for Christmas.
00:10:04 Promise?
00:10:05 Sure. Next Christmas...
00:10:07 we'll cross the sea
00:10:10 You really are crazy.
00:10:18 She was hot.
00:10:22 I liked it too, Javi.
00:10:27 If you liked your hair
00:10:29 I wanted a different look.
00:10:32 Or a different girl.
00:10:36 Hey, stop playing...
00:10:38 This arm is worth a million dollars.
00:10:40 He's right!
00:10:42 May God bless the golden arm!
00:10:44 You call that flabby
00:10:47 Oh, Miguel!
00:10:48 Dude, this arm throwss a 95.
00:10:53 Well, I threw 98
00:10:55 -98?
00:10:57 Then why are you at the streetlights...
00:10:59 selling cell phone chargers?
00:11:03 And the one you sold me
00:12:34 Many of you are thinking
00:12:39 Your girlfriends.
00:12:42 Your siblings.
00:12:44 Your grandparents.
00:12:47 I know a lot of you
00:12:53 But I'm going to tell you
00:12:56 Forget about it all.
00:12:59 The only thing you've got
00:13:04 Put all your energy into your game...
00:13:07 into your development
00:13:10 Forget about evertyhing else.
00:13:13 And just play.
00:13:15 You want to succeed?
00:13:18 You've got to be like a racehorse,
00:13:24 Because everything...
00:13:26 absolutely everything
00:14:16 Berroa. When you finish,
00:14:43 Hey, Sugar,
00:14:46 Congratulations.
00:14:49 A hundred fifteen.
00:14:52 But my agent takes like forty of it.
00:14:56 How much did you sign for?
00:14:59 Oh, you know.
00:15:02 Did you get any other offers?
00:15:03 The Yankees and Seattle,
00:15:07 Well, just don't get cocky.
00:15:12 Welcome to the team.
00:15:23 So, why do they call you Sugar?
00:15:26 Well, I'm swseet with the ladies.
00:15:29 But mostly I've got
00:15:32 Bullshit! You just learned
00:15:36 They call him Sugar because
00:15:40 He's just jealous.
00:15:55 Dude, we got you
00:16:10 You should go to the Dodgers.
00:16:11 I heard they're looking
00:16:14 To hell with that shit.
00:16:16 The coaches are
00:16:20 No more curfews.
00:16:22 No more trainers telling me
00:16:25 I feel good like this, man.
00:16:27 Forget about it.
00:16:35 "No hats inside the building, son!"
00:16:37 "Cut your meat with the knife,
00:16:41 "Never put the meat
00:16:44 "Or you'll chop off your tongue!"
00:16:47 "Ten o'clock! Lights out!"
00:16:49 Line drive.
00:16:50 - Line drive.
00:16:52 Fly ball.
00:16:53 - Fly ball.
00:16:54 Home run.
00:16:55 - Home run.
00:16:56 I got it. I got it.
00:16:57 - I got it. I got it.
00:17:00 Take me out to the ball game
00:17:03 Take me out to the crpwd
00:17:06 Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack
00:17:09 I don't care if I never get back
00:17:12 Let me root, root, root for the home team
00:17:15 If they don't win it's a shame
00:17:17 For it's one, two...
00:17:40 Have fun last night?
00:17:42 Feel better now?
00:17:45 Let's go.
00:17:47 Okay, okay.
00:17:48 Here we go, here we go!
00:17:51 Okay, Sugar, let's do this!
00:18:10 Strike one.
00:18:20 Strike two.
00:18:22 Three. Strike three.
00:18:37 Strike three.
00:18:50 Hey, wipe that smile off your face.
00:18:56 Salvador, warm up.
00:19:08 Let's go.
00:19:14 Just when I was
00:19:16 You go and do something stupid.
00:19:19 What have you got to say
00:19:22 Alfonso was with us too.
00:19:24 Don't give me excuses.
00:19:26 Your behavior is unacceptable.
00:19:28 You need to understand.
00:19:31 First, you've got to make it
00:19:34 Rookie ball.
00:19:37 Triple-A.
00:19:39 All that before you
00:19:44 So you had better watch what you do.
00:19:48 Because nobody's going
00:19:51 from a pair of Dominican rookies...
00:19:53 when you get to the U.S.
00:19:56 You've been invited to spring training.
00:20:01 Congratulations.
00:20:15 You've got a call.
00:20:44 This was your father's.
00:20:48 God has given you
00:20:51 And God willing,
00:20:57 Miguelito! Don't ever forget
00:21:01 Lupe! Your cousin Lupe!
00:21:03 I'm Omayra.
00:21:04 Your cousin. Lupe.
00:21:05 Lola! Your Aunt Lola!
00:21:06 Remember we went skinny-dipping
00:21:08 When?
00:21:09 You were like eight
00:21:12 My nephew.
00:21:13 Your neighbor Ana.
00:21:14 You cried and cried...
00:21:17 What's your name again?
00:21:19 I'm Omayra. Your cousin.
00:21:21 Your Uncle Jefe!
00:21:22 Uncle Angel.
00:21:23 I grew up around here.
00:21:24 Don't give me any shit. I taught you
00:21:27 Hey, Frank, what's up?
00:21:31 I'm proud of you, kid.
00:21:36 Thanks. I owse it all to you.
00:21:39 Not all of it.
00:21:40 Just forty percent.
00:21:43 I spent the best years
00:21:47 Remember...
00:21:50 Baseball only gives you one.
00:21:52 When it comes, take advantage of it
00:21:57 How's the new curve?
00:21:58 It's sweet.
00:22:00 Here.
00:22:02 What's this for?
00:22:03 For your autograph.
00:22:06 I'm kidding, you arrogant prick.
00:22:09 That's so you'll write
00:22:12 And to me, too, if you feel like it.
00:22:46 So where's that boyfriend of yours?
00:22:48 Which one?
00:22:49 That ugly kid you've got.
00:22:52 Fernando!
00:22:53 He's out there dancing with Sofia.
00:22:55 With who?
00:22:57 With Sofia.
00:22:59 You know, Sis...
00:23:03 I know you're going
00:23:05 We all know it.
00:23:07 I'm going to miss you.
00:23:09 Come on. Let's go dance.
00:23:11 No, you go. I'll come later.
00:23:14 And tell Fernando
00:23:16 unless he wants
00:23:55 Ladies and gentlemen, from the flight deck.
00:23:58 Still apparently
00:24:02 Estimating an on-time arrival at the gate.
00:24:43 Check this out.
00:24:45 Did you look in the fridge?
00:24:50 To the States.
00:24:52 To the States. We've arrived!
00:25:03 To the States!
00:25:10 What's up, Jorge!
00:25:19 Never, never, never
00:25:24 That stuff is really expensive.
00:25:26 You want beer? Buy it at the store.
00:25:30 You want to see titties?
00:25:32 There are magazines for that.
00:25:34 Don't use the pay-per-view
00:25:36 Okay, you boys ready?
00:25:39 - French toast, please?
00:25:44 - French toast.
00:26:00 All right, let's go.
00:26:01 Go. Go, go, go.
00:26:03 Brad Johnson.
00:26:05 Just out of college.
00:26:12 There's a lot of guys like that.
00:26:16 Everyone knowss
00:26:21 What's this about
00:26:23 I think he was talking
00:26:27 Are these your brothers?
00:26:28 Are you telling me
00:26:32 Exactly.
00:26:33 Miguel and Marcos.
00:26:37 Ed and Orlando.
00:26:39 I left these fools behind
00:26:42 - But you couldn't hang in Wichita.
00:26:45 But I'm healthy now.
00:26:47 Fifty bucks you're
00:26:50 Fifty bucks that next month...
00:26:53 you're still an asshole.
00:26:58 Now you just remember that
00:27:01 there's always guys above you
00:27:04 and guys below you pushing
00:27:07 Now we got 75 pitchers in this camp
00:27:13 You do the math.
00:27:14 You're all gonna work hard.
00:27:42 Bring over Leonard.
00:28:13 Welcome to America, son.
00:28:25 Today I pitched to Gus Leonard.
00:28:27 You strike him out?
00:28:29 Yes...
00:28:30 Liar.
00:28:32 - You don't believe me?
00:28:34 OK, but...
00:28:38 So, do you like it there?
00:28:41 It's different.
00:28:42 The food here is really swseet.
00:28:45 But I thought you liked
00:28:51 All the players are really good.
00:28:54 But not like you.
00:28:55 No, of course not.
00:28:58 But they're pretty good.
00:29:02 I miss you.
00:29:04 I miss you, too.
00:29:17 Time, Ump.
00:29:45 Come on, let's see what you got.
00:29:46 Come on.
00:29:48 Let's go.
00:29:55 Strike.
00:30:08 That's it right there!
00:30:12 Let's go! One more!
00:30:20 Yeah, man.
00:31:03 Good catch.
00:31:04 Thanks, man.
00:31:08 I just got lucky.
00:31:26 French toast, right?
00:31:28 No. Egg.
00:31:29 - Egg, please.
00:31:31 No problem. How'd you like 'em?
00:31:35 Yes.
00:31:38 Okay...
00:31:41 Scrambled, over easy, sunny side up?
00:31:49 French toast.
00:31:51 No eggs?
00:31:53 You sure?
00:31:55 French toast, please.
00:31:58 All right, honey. French toast it is.
00:32:13 This is scrambled.
00:32:18 Scrambled.
00:32:22 This is over easy.
00:32:24 Over easy.
00:32:27 Okay, this one's a little trickier, okay?
00:32:29 - Sunny...
00:32:31 - Side...
00:32:33 - Up.
00:32:35 Sunny side up. On the house.
00:32:39 Thank you.
00:32:41 You're welcome.
00:33:08 They're sending Antonio back.
00:33:13 And you guys?
00:33:14 We're staying here. Rookie ball.
00:33:16 Go take a look at the list.
00:33:29 We're not together?
00:33:31 Straight to Single-A with Jorge.
00:33:34 Congratulations.
00:33:42 Where's I-A?
00:34:06 A lot of the ball players
00:34:09 We've had Dominicans
00:34:13 A Colombian and even one from Panama.
00:34:16 Last year we had a boy, Junior Sanchez.
00:34:20 Decent glove,
00:34:24 Two out of twelve in sacrifice situations.
00:34:27 Yeah. He cost us at least two victories.
00:34:30 Oh, Earl, that's generous.
00:34:37 Okay, Miguel. You put your things down
00:34:44 This is the kitchen.
00:34:46 You can help yourself to anything
00:34:49 If there are special foods
00:34:51 just write them down
00:34:57 Oh, and this drawer here is a little funny.
00:35:00 You have to be careful or it'll...
00:35:04 This is the washer and the dryer.
00:35:07 For your clothes.
00:35:09 You put the soap in here.
00:35:11 "Soup. "
00:35:12 And this one is just hot air.
00:35:17 The bathroom.
00:35:23 This is your new cuarto. Bedroom.
00:35:27 You do with it as you please.
00:35:31 Chicas. No chicas.
00:35:35 No drinking. No cervezas in the casa.
00:35:39 - No chicas in the bedroom.
00:35:43 Okay. What about a quiet time?
00:35:45 Oh, right.
00:35:46 There's no real curfew,
00:35:51 Diez. After diez.
00:35:57 -10:00.
00:35:58 Okay.
00:36:01 That's all we ask.
00:36:02 It's ourjob to keep you healthy
00:36:06 And we take pride in that.
00:36:12 Everyone is so proud, Miguelito.
00:36:16 Did you get the money?
00:36:17 Of course.
00:36:19 And Victor, can he start construction
00:36:22 I'll be sending money
00:36:25 We just paid him.
00:36:28 Did you get something
00:36:31 Me? What do I need?
00:36:33 - Don't say that, Mom...
00:36:36 You didn't get anything?
00:36:37 Well, maybe a pair of shoes,
00:36:40 Good for you, Mom.
00:36:43 Miguel. Time for dinner.
00:36:47 I have to go, Mom.
00:36:50 Smells like dinner.
00:36:51 Don't forget
00:36:53 Are you going to prefer
00:36:56 Impossible, Mom.
00:36:59 We love you. We miss you.
00:37:02 I love you. Bye.
00:37:05 Dear God.
00:37:06 Thank you for this meal we're about to eat
00:37:09 and for blessing us with our new guest.
00:37:12 Thank you for guiding him safely
00:37:15 from the Dominican Republic to Bridgetown.
00:37:18 And finally, Lord, please look kindly
00:37:23 May all of the players stay healthy and...
00:37:26 Well, why not?
00:37:28 If there's anything you can do to help us
00:37:31 we'll take that, too.
00:37:33 - Amen.
00:37:39 So, Miguel, do you eat meatloaf back home?
00:37:42 I already told you, Michael,
00:37:45 I know, but I'm just curious to know
00:37:48 Well, what do you care, you didn't cook it.
00:37:50 I doubt they have meatloaf in
00:37:53 Well, I'll bet they have something similar.
00:38:13 I like. Thank you.
00:38:16 Very good, Miguel.
00:38:18 De nada to you, mi amigo. De nada to you.
00:38:44 C'mon, let's find you a suit.
00:38:45 I can't afford a suit.
00:38:48 I didn't say buy a suit.
00:38:51 So when you make it to the big leagues,
00:38:56 Like it?
00:38:58 Hot damn! That's what's up, bro!
00:39:02 It's cool?
00:39:03 Man, you look like an all-star.
00:39:09 Starting pitcher for American League
00:39:12 from Kansas City,
00:39:24 What about you?
00:39:25 Me? Nah...
00:39:30 C'mon, man. Don't say that.
00:39:35 Hey.
00:39:39 Very nice.
00:39:40 Dude, you have no idea.
00:39:43 Big Muddy's?
00:39:48 You have to be 21 to drink there.
00:39:51 This is my old license.
00:39:57 Are you crazy?
00:39:59 Who's going to believe
00:40:02 You wish you were this good-looking.
00:40:05 Believe me.
00:40:41 Hey, Santos. You're right over there.
00:41:00 What up, flaco?
00:41:01 Dude, I was totally psyched
00:41:05 Yeah, okay.
00:41:06 Hey, good times.
00:41:53 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen,
00:41:55 You're listening to "Swing Time" on WKBl.
00:41:58 Welcome to another exciting season
00:42:01 As always, we've got some new faces
00:42:04 including Brad Johnson, the highly touted
00:42:07 He'll make his pro debut.
00:42:10 It's a great night for Swing baseball
00:42:11 and a great night for a bite and a brew
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00:42:16 Oh, say, can you see
00:42:21 By the dawn's early light
00:42:26 What so proudly we hailed...
00:42:31 Leading off for Wisconsin,
00:43:04 Relax, take it easy!
00:43:21 Come on.
00:43:29 That's outside for ball four.
00:43:31 Santos is apparently feeling some butterflies
00:43:35 Hailing all the way from
00:43:37 this young man wowsed the organization
00:43:40 But tonight, he's off to a rocky start.
00:43:43 Relax, Sugar.
00:43:45 It's the same game
00:43:49 That's all it is. So relax.
00:43:54 See? Just like home.
00:43:55 Now batting, right fielder,
00:44:17 Strike.
00:45:19 Line drive, hit in the air to
00:45:21 That's gonna get down into the gap
00:45:25 Santos has been nearly unhittable
00:45:28 That's just the second hit he's given up.
00:45:42 Grpund ball towards third.
00:45:43 This is gonna eat up Ramirez
00:45:46 You suck, Ramirez.
00:45:48 One man's gonna score
00:45:54 Time.
00:45:56 Fans, join us for our next home game,
00:46:00 Nice game, son. Enjoy this.
00:46:03 Good game, Sugar.
00:46:05 But that wasn't my fault.
00:46:10 Take it easy. It's your first game.
00:46:13 You hear that, son? That's for you.
00:47:03 You think they know how to salsa?
00:47:05 Go for it.
00:47:08 But remember...
00:47:09 just because they dance with you
00:47:13 Not from you, anyway.
00:47:15 What's up?!
00:47:18 Hey, Slim!
00:47:20 What's up, fellowss?
00:47:24 Flaco, man, what's up with this flaco, huh?
00:47:27 You all call this flaco?
00:47:30 You thought you could lead us...
00:47:34 C'mon, let's go for it.
00:47:37 Let's do it.
00:49:01 Dude, give me my keys.
00:49:10 Leaning, leaning
00:49:14 Safe and secure frpm all alarms
00:49:18 Leaning, leaning
00:49:23 Leaning on the everlasting arms
00:49:27 What have I to dread, what have I to fear
00:49:32 Leaning on the everlasting arms
00:49:39 How'd you like the service?
00:49:42 Our church?
00:49:44 Did you go to church
00:49:49 I'm sorry. I don't think...
00:49:51 Well, that's okay.
00:49:52 You understand more than
00:49:57 Hey, good luck tonight.
00:50:03 Very bad. Very bad words.
00:50:08 Well, what does it mean?
00:50:09 It's like...
00:50:13 Cocksucker.
00:50:15 - Cocksucker?
00:50:18 Okay. Cocksucker.
00:50:22 Who is your... favorite player?
00:50:26 Robinson Cano from the Yankees. And you?
00:50:30 - Roberto Clemente.
00:50:32 What?
00:50:34 Man, come on,
00:50:36 - Dominican?
00:50:40 Man, this is tragic.
00:50:42 Do you know who Babe Ruth is?
00:50:45 Baby Ruth. The chocolate.
00:50:53 Hey, you like TV on the Radio?
00:50:55 TV what?
00:50:56 Here. Check it out.
00:51:59 "Santos stings Owls with 8 Ks. "
00:52:02 What kind of shoddy journalism is that?
00:52:26 At what point in the game did you know
00:52:30 When did you realize you were
00:52:33 I knew since I was very young
00:52:37 Ten, eleven years old, around then.
00:52:39 Thanks to God, I've had
00:52:46 He knew very early that he was going
00:53:11 That forever, as we pray
00:53:16 proper, that you will never
00:53:20 We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
00:53:25 I have in my hands a rulebook.
00:53:31 Hey, Miguel. Come on inside.
00:53:33 My first strikeout.
00:53:36 Oh, Miguel, you're so swseet.
00:53:39 Congratulations.
00:53:45 Hey, everyone. This is Miguel.
00:53:48 He's from the Dominican Republic
00:53:52 Hi, Miguel.
00:53:57 What's up, man?
00:53:59 - You want to play?
00:54:02 No, come on. It's like soccer.
00:54:05 No. Baseball.
00:54:07 Well, this is foosball. Foosball.
00:54:10 - Foosball.
00:54:17 You know, I used to be a pitcher.
00:54:20 I wasn't very good, though.
00:54:22 I heard that the beaches in the
00:54:32 All right, guys. Let's get started.
00:54:43 All right, well,
00:54:45 Last year we didn't have
00:54:47 So I think this just goes to show
00:54:50 that we've been doing
00:54:54 Yeah, this year I want us to work harder.
00:54:56 I know a lot of you guys
00:54:59 or preparing for college applications.
00:55:03 But, we need to remember that our spiritual
00:55:09 What we do in school or for a job,
00:55:12 that's just a small part of who we are.
00:55:14 We're only here by the grace of God,
00:55:16 so let's get out there and share that grace.
00:55:20 No, it's not good.
00:55:24 Because I haven't been playing well.
00:55:30 Well, I'm working hard, but...
00:55:34 I don't know. They might.
00:55:39 Listen, let's talk about this later.
00:55:43 Yeah, so... Tell me about...
00:58:08 He's out.
00:58:11 You all right?
00:58:13 That was a nice play, kid.
00:58:16 Come on, take it easy, now, don't force it.
00:58:20 I'm okay.
00:58:22 - All right, can he throw a couple?
00:58:24 All right, come on.
00:58:36 - All right, kid, let's give it a rest.
00:58:39 Well, I know you're okay,
00:58:46 Come on, give me the ball, son.
00:58:50 That's it.
00:58:59 You were pitching so well, Miguel.
00:59:04 Don't worry about it.
00:59:06 You're gonna bounce right back.
00:59:11 Where'd you say you were from, Brad?
00:59:13 Berkeley.
00:59:15 Oh, different world out there, huh?
00:59:19 No. You know, I never tried it.
00:59:22 But maybe I will someday.
00:59:24 What about you, Miguel?
00:59:28 My family?
00:59:29 Yeah, like, who do you live with back home?
00:59:33 I live with my mother, sister,
00:59:41 - Grandmother.
00:59:43 How about your father, Miguel?
00:59:45 My father, he died.
00:59:48 Miguel, honey, I'm so sorry.
00:59:58 You have other child?
01:00:00 We have a son. Anne's older brother.
01:00:03 He's in Iraq.
01:00:11 Do you like it here in lowsa?
01:00:12 I like. Very different.
01:00:15 Yeah, I bet.
01:00:19 God must have something
01:00:24 What happened here?
01:00:26 Oh. When I...
01:00:30 When I boy, I...
01:00:34 I try to...
01:00:37 - I don't know. I'm sorry.
01:00:40 - Spanish?
01:01:28 Sorry. I just...
01:01:33 Sorry.
01:01:37 I should probably help clean up inside.
01:01:42 We have another meeting Thursday,
01:02:31 What happened?
01:02:33 It's over.
01:02:35 Why?
01:02:37 You know the drill.
01:02:39 I'm not playing well,
01:02:42 But your knee... You're recovering.
01:02:47 Sugar...
01:03:03 When do you leave?
01:03:05 They want me to fly back tonight.
01:03:07 Tonight?
01:03:09 But I'm not going back.
01:03:11 I've got a cousin in New York.
01:03:14 You're going to New York?
01:03:17 Where else?
01:03:18 There's no work back home.
01:03:20 And my bonus won't last forever.
01:03:25 Relax, Sugar.
01:03:28 I'll see you there
01:03:29 When the Knights come to town.
01:03:31 I'll be in the front row,
01:03:34 Cheering like a maniac.
01:03:37 Not for you, though.
01:03:39 Yankee fans are crazy.
01:03:44 You worry too much, Sugar.
01:03:48 I'll be okay.
01:03:51 It's just a game, right?
01:04:05 How'd you play today?
01:04:07 Good, good.
01:04:08 I bet you have lots of groupies
01:04:10 waiting for you after your games.
01:04:12 I have a few.
01:04:13 - A few?
01:04:16 I mean, I would, but...
01:04:19 None of these white girls
01:04:23 Marcos plays in Arizona.
01:04:27 Everyone speaks Spanish.
01:04:28 He has like fifteen girlfriends.
01:04:30 - Shut up!
01:04:34 I bet he's lying.
01:04:39 Jorge went to New York.
01:04:41 To the Yankees?
01:04:44 No. Our team cut him loose.
01:04:46 He's got a cousin there.
01:04:53 He got injured playing for them.
01:04:56 They owse him something.
01:04:58 He's worked too hard.
01:05:02 I mean...
01:05:04 He's not a horse.
01:05:06 But don't let it get to you.
01:05:09 Just keep playing well
01:05:21 If you...
01:05:23 If you not play baseball, what you do?
01:05:27 I like history,
01:05:31 Maybe teach someday.
01:05:33 You study university?
01:05:37 I went to Stanford.
01:05:39 I studied history and
01:05:42 baseball.
01:05:46 What about you, man?
01:05:49 Yes, little.
01:05:51 Secondary?
01:05:53 High school.
01:05:54 Little high school.
01:05:56 But I sign when I...
01:06:04 Hey, Brad, we're up for B.P. Let's go.
01:06:27 We walked around the Superdome
01:06:30 "This Little Light of Mine. "
01:06:33 And it was powerful,
01:06:36 You didn't know
01:06:38 But you had faith in God.
01:06:40 And we marched arpund the Dome...
01:06:43 and people were coming from inside.
01:07:12 These are Grandma's from the other night.
01:07:20 We missed you at our meeting Thursday.
01:07:24 Sorry. I forget.
01:07:27 That's okay. Maybe next time.
01:07:37 You want to sit?
01:07:40 I have to go, actually. So...
01:07:43 Okay, go.
01:08:10 - Feeling better, huh?
01:08:11 Thank you.
01:08:19 Yeah, there was an injury to the Wichita
01:08:22 so they called up Brad this morning.
01:08:31 Yo, Sugar!
01:08:33 Holy shit!
01:08:35 On an airplane, dummy.
01:08:37 That's great, you guys know each other.
01:08:38 This is Sal. He's our new middle relief man.
01:08:40 He's got a nasty cutter.
01:08:41 Hey, you could learn a thing
01:08:44 Okay.
01:08:46 What did he say?
01:08:47 Don't worry about it.
01:08:50 Good to see you, too.
01:08:53 It's the same game
01:08:56 Same rules, different place.
01:08:59 Just have fun, it's only a game.
01:09:20 Time.
01:09:21 Sutton's gonna make the call to
01:09:25 He's gonna bring in new reliever
01:09:29 We'll take a time out
01:09:31 Swing trail, five to two.
01:09:47 Now pitching for your Swing,
01:09:49 number 22, Salvador Torres.
01:10:03 Strike.
01:10:25 Strike three.
01:10:28 A stellar debut for Torres,
01:10:32 with a nasty sidearm cutter
01:10:35 Welcome to America, kid.
01:10:49 Just do me a favor.
01:10:50 Don't give it away
01:11:21 You suck, Santos!
01:11:29 You started dropping your arm in the third.
01:11:34 He lost control of his breaking pitches.
01:11:37 And they just zeroed in on his fastball.
01:11:40 Which isn't as fast as it used to be.
01:12:40 But you need to learn self-control.
01:12:42 Can you understand what I'm saying?
01:12:44 You need to know that
01:12:49 So we're gonna take the cost
01:12:51 and take it out of your check.
01:12:53 That's not anything that your family back
01:12:58 So you need to think about channeling that
01:13:02 Into practice.
01:13:04 Channel it into working harder
01:13:07 I am work hard. Every day I work hard.
01:13:10 Yes, work harder, God damn it.
01:13:11 You think you're the only one
01:13:13 I don't understand.
01:13:15 I don't understand you.
01:13:19 Look, I know you think I don't know
01:13:24 I've been on the mound before,
01:13:26 I've been in your exact situation before.
01:13:29 And I've struggled, too. Boy, I've...
01:13:53 These are really gonna empty you out.
01:13:55 So your first time, take a half. Okay?
01:13:59 You gotta ease into it.
01:14:02 Half.
01:14:03 Anyone finds these,
01:14:06 - What's up, man?
01:14:09 Did you hear
01:14:12 You told me last night.
01:14:39 Strike three.
01:14:42 Through the first inning,
01:14:45 I don't wanna jinx this,
01:14:47 we saw earlier this season.
01:14:59 Strike.
01:15:09 Swing and a miss, strike three.
01:15:11 Santos has struck out five
01:15:14 He is dominating the Loons
01:15:17 And after two, we've got no score.
01:15:32 You okay?
01:16:06 It's the top of the fifth inning
01:16:08 struggling with his control.
01:16:10 Not sure what's happening down there,
01:16:19 Slow it down.
01:16:20 Just throw me strikes.
01:16:22 These guys can't touch you, okay?
01:16:25 Let's go. Throw strikes.
01:16:42 Strike.
01:17:59 You're out of here.
01:18:00 Puerto Rican piece of shit.
01:18:02 - Fuck you, cocksucker.
01:18:05 - Hey.
01:19:15 I'm sorry.
01:19:41 It's all right.
01:19:46 Well, you played with your emotions
01:19:49 and your emotions got the best of you.
01:19:52 The true test of our character as athletes
01:19:56 So it's up to you.
01:19:59 I want to talk to you about that accountant.
01:20:04 So...
01:20:08 Well, anyway, I'm putting Sal
01:20:11 I'm gonna... Well, I'd like to see
01:20:14 Game time is 7:05.
01:20:16 The first 3,000 people
01:20:19 will receive a free beer mug,
01:20:43 I'm sorry. The number you have reached
01:20:47 Check the number and try your call again.
01:21:03 Honey, you don't have to do that.
01:21:06 No problem. I want to help.
01:21:09 Thank you, Miguel.
01:21:30 Thank you, Helen.
01:21:34 You know,
01:21:37 You, too.
01:21:55 Thank you.
01:22:17 What's up, Sugar?
01:22:22 I forgot something in the clubhouse.
01:22:25 Here, I'll load your bag.
01:22:40 Where's he going?
01:22:42 The bathroom.
01:25:55 This is 161st Street, Yankee Stadium.
01:26:42 Talk to me.
01:26:43 Is Jorge working today?
01:26:45 Jorge?
01:26:46 Jorge Ramirez.
01:26:47 Jorge, the baseball player.
01:26:50 Oh, the baseball player.
01:26:53 I think he drives a car now.
01:26:57 Do you have his number?
01:27:01 No, sorry.
01:27:02 But I think he was staying
01:27:06 up in Concourse Village.
01:27:09 Sometimes he still comes by to eat.
01:28:04 One room.
01:28:06 For how long?
01:28:09 I don't know.
01:28:11 $300 a week, one week in advance.
01:28:17 $300. Now.
01:28:26 This also, please.
01:29:38 Are you the owner here?
01:29:40 Yes. How can I help you?
01:29:44 I like your work.
01:29:46 Thanks.
01:29:48 What are you looking for?
01:29:50 Oh, no. I mean... I don't know.
01:29:56 And I thought you might need help.
01:29:59 I know how to make furniture and...
01:30:00 No, I don't need anyone.
01:30:05 Okay.
01:30:07 - Thanks for your time.
01:30:11 Carpenter and assistant.
01:30:14 3 years experience
01:30:21 What's going on?
01:30:23 Frank called last night.
01:30:26 I'm in New York.
01:30:27 Oh, my God.
01:30:30 I don't understand.
01:30:32 I can't play anymore.
01:30:34 Are you hurt?
01:30:37 No, I'm fine. It's just...
01:30:40 We've been working for this
01:30:44 My God!
01:30:48 Don't worry, Mom.
01:30:49 I have some money.
01:30:52 You have to go back.
01:30:57 Call Frank.
01:30:59 I can't go back.
01:31:01 Did I raise you like this?
01:31:03 Did I raise you to give up?
01:31:06 I didn't give up. I...
01:31:09 I'm starting something new here.
01:31:12 Miguel, where are you staying?
01:31:16 Miguel!
01:31:17 Listen, Mom, I have to go.
01:31:22 Miguel, listen to me, please.
01:31:24 Don't worry.
01:31:27 I have a job. Everything's all right.
01:31:31 Listen to me.
01:31:34 I love you. I'm sorry.
01:31:46 I was here the other day.
01:31:50 Did you find your friend?
01:31:51 No... Actually,
01:31:54 Fernando!
01:31:56 Tell him you like his shirt.
01:32:06 When you have them here...
01:32:07 you just have to make sure
01:32:10 Because the machine
01:32:13 A little splash of water...
01:32:17 You raise this up here...
01:32:20 put them inside.
01:32:23 And that's it.
01:32:30 How long have you been
01:32:33 Two years.
01:32:38 Do you have family here?
01:32:40 No. My wife and kids are in Mexico.
01:32:44 My family is in the Dominican.
01:32:52 - Remember me?
01:32:54 But sorry,
01:32:58 That's okay. I already found one.
01:33:00 Actually,
01:33:02 And I'd like to buy
01:33:07 I don't really sell raw materials.
01:33:12 I just moved here...
01:33:14 and I don't have a space to work.
01:33:18 If I could use your workshop.
01:33:20 I could work for you in exchange.
01:33:24 Whatever you need.
01:33:26 You don't have to pay me.
01:33:29 Somebody paying you for the table?
01:33:30 No. It's a gift for my mom.
01:33:33 Something I like to do.
01:33:35 How old are you?
01:33:37 Twenty.
01:33:38 Who taught you to make tables?
01:33:40 My dad.
01:33:43 I've got a few guys
01:33:47 I'm Puerto Rican.
01:33:49 What are you doing in New York?
01:33:52 I came to work.
01:33:55 The whole world plays baseball.
01:33:58 My son's sixteen.
01:34:00 Won't touch a piece of wood
01:34:05 I never cared for the game, myself.
01:34:08 Your mom still in San Pedro?
01:34:10 Yeah. With my sister and brother.
01:34:14 So, let's see...
01:34:17 You're telling me that you want
01:34:21 then mail it back to her
01:34:24 Yes.
01:34:27 What's your name?
01:34:29 Miguel.
01:34:31 Osvaldo.
01:35:20 Is Sofia there?
01:35:23 Yes, it's Miguel again.
01:35:28 Could you tell her...
01:35:31 Just tell her I called.
01:35:54 So you never liked baseball?
01:35:58 Sometimes during the play-offs
01:36:01 Who's your favorite player?
01:36:03 I don't know enough
01:36:07 C'mon, everybody has
01:36:09 Fine.
01:36:10 José Canseco.
01:36:14 That's the best you can do?
01:36:16 It's all the same to me.
01:36:19 Roberto Clemente.
01:36:21 What do you know about Clemente?
01:36:24 I read something where he said...
01:36:27 "If you have the opportunity...
01:36:28 "to help someone, and you don't,
01:36:32 Besides...
01:36:34 He was a carpenter, too.
01:36:37 Get out of here.
01:36:39 For real. He used to make furniture
01:36:43 Are you messing with me?
01:36:45 Because you know
01:36:48 - Google?
01:36:52 Don't worry. I'll teach you someday.
01:36:58 When did you get released?
01:37:02 I didn't get released.
01:37:06 I left a few weeks
01:37:10 You left?
01:37:13 When was that?
01:37:14 About two weeks ago.
01:37:21 Who are you staying with?
01:37:22 Oh, you know, with a friend.
01:37:25 But if you know somebody
01:37:38 Why'd you leave?
01:37:50 Do you have any family here?
01:37:56 But I'm okay.
01:37:57 I have some money saved,
01:38:00 I'll go home to visit soon.
01:38:03 Pay for one night, $75. Hey, amigo.
01:38:10 - A whole week?
01:38:14 - No problem.
01:38:16 You don't have it by tomorrow,
01:39:18 Frank... it's Miguel.
01:39:21 My God, Miguel.
01:39:24 Sorry for calling late.
01:39:27 I'm in New York.
01:39:29 I heard. You're making me look bad.
01:39:32 What the hell are you doing there?
01:39:35 I got a job, but...
01:39:40 Where you gonna go?
01:39:42 The season's over.
01:39:45 I know, but...
01:39:47 I thought maybe I could...
01:39:51 I can talk to Alvarez.
01:39:54 But I don't know what to tell you.
01:39:56 They're not happy about this.
01:40:03 I know.
01:40:04 I'm sorry.
01:40:46 Hey, look who's here.
01:40:49 Well, down to work.
01:40:58 I've got nowhere to go.
01:41:17 So, Miguel...
01:41:20 I did some research,
01:41:24 Who is it, then?
01:41:25 Vic Power. You know him?
01:41:30 You ought to.
01:41:31 One of the best first basemen ever.
01:41:34 He was Puerto Rican.
01:41:39 When he first arrived in the States,
01:41:46 he was playing in the minors.
01:41:51 And he stopped
01:41:54 Now, Vic knew very little English.
01:41:57 Didn't even notice the sign
01:42:01 "Whites only. "
01:42:03 And Vic was black.
01:42:06 So what happens?
01:42:08 He comes in
01:42:11 And this little waitress
01:42:14 I'm sorry, we don't serve colored people.
01:42:19 So Vic leans close
01:42:24 That's okay. I don't eat colored people.
01:42:30 Understand?
01:42:32 She says, "We don't serve blacks. "
01:42:35 And he says, "That's okay,
01:42:38 He's my favorite!
01:42:47 Fuck you, man.
01:42:48 Hey, you, too, bro.
01:42:54 I called the Higgins
01:42:57 But they said you split.
01:42:59 I couldn't believe it, man.
01:43:02 Things got ugly after you left.
01:43:04 We all go through slumps.
01:43:08 Yeah, but it wasn't just a slump.
01:43:10 What was it, then?
01:43:14 I don't know, but I wasn't gonna
01:43:21 - I'm just saying...
01:43:24 You wouldn't be saying
01:43:30 Maybe.
01:43:34 Sugar!
01:43:37 They call you Sugar?
01:43:39 What can I say? The name sticks.
01:43:44 They got all kinds in this league...
01:43:46 Fat cats in their 40s,
01:43:49 Dominicans, Puerto Ricans,
01:43:52 I got this 50-year-old catcher
01:43:55 Used to play for the Dodgers.
01:43:57 Can't run for shit,
01:44:00 Belly out to here.
01:44:03 But he can still go deep.
01:44:05 You ever hear from that kid Brad?
01:46:05 I got the photo you sent,
01:46:09 Okay, Mom, but...
01:46:10 it would be easier
01:46:13 An e-mail account?
01:46:19 I'm making you a new table.
01:46:21 It's going to be real nice.
01:46:22 I'm sure I'll love it. Thank you.
01:46:25 How's Erica?
01:46:26 She's good.
01:46:29 But just part-time,
01:46:35 And Luis?
01:46:36 He's pitching now.
01:46:38 He's got his brother's arm.
01:46:41 Sure, but can he throw
01:46:47 I miss you, Mom.
01:46:50 I'll be home soon.
01:46:52 Give everyone a hug for me.
01:46:55 I love you, Sugar.
01:46:58 I love you, too.
01:47:32 Caballo!
01:47:35 How you doing?
01:47:37 This is Miguel, from San Pedro.
01:47:38 The new guy. You ready to pitch?
01:47:40 I think so.
01:47:41 It's been a while, no?
01:47:43 Don't worry. He's ready.
01:47:44 That's what I like!
01:47:46 José, meet Miguel.
01:47:49 What's up, Sugar?
01:47:51 José played
01:47:54 Hit a dinger off Pedro once.
01:47:55 - Twice.
01:47:59 I played for the Yankees.
01:48:01 Milwaukee Brewers.
01:48:02 Kansas City.
01:48:03 Me too. I played in Bridgetown.
01:48:06 Bridgetown. I was there in 2001.
01:48:09 - With the Higgins!
01:48:12 Alfredo Ruiz, Seattle.
01:48:13 Wilton González, Dodgers.
01:48:15 Arturo Corazón, los Astros.
01:48:17 Orlando Encarnación, los Mets.
01:48:19 Victor Santiago, los Ángeles.
01:48:21 Rafael Espinal, Minnesota Twins.
01:48:23 Miguel Azúcar Santos, Kansas City.
01:48:26 Play ball!
01:48:32 This isn't soccer,
01:48:40 Strike one.
01:49:03 Strike two.
01:49:19 Strike three.