Dreamy Slugger Prints

Baseball Dreams

"I was sent down to the minors and from there to Europe, and one thing just led to another."

'At lone at last.'

A bunch of baseball players sitting on a baseball diamond watching TV.

'I hate it when they emulate their major league heroes.'

"Whaddya want for nineteen mil?"

The Giamatti era

'I was up twice and got one hit, which gives me an lifetime average of 500!'

Trainset

So close... Yet so far.

'Well, Jimmy, it's your turn to go get it.'

"Okay, if it hits the wall it's a triple, and if it goes through Mr. Baker's window, that's a home run."

Ahhh, spring baseball.

Unemployment Office. Apply Here. What type of hourly waage were you thinking about? The pro-baseball type!

cinema

'I can just see him twenty years down the road pitching for the Giants.'

'No, Billy, their first baseman is messing with your head. You won't go to hell for stealing second.'

Directors Chair and Others.

"He can't come out to play right now...he's working on his autobiography."

"I'm having trouble with the ending."

'Have you heard the fisherman's song. . .To dream the impossibe bream.'

"A little high and inside."

"I'm sorry but Mr. Berrell is in Port St. Lucie trying out for the Mets."

'Sixteen home runs, 34 runs batted in, and nine stolen bases. I'd call that being good.'

"Will the witness please refrain from shagging flies."

"Would you explain to your son that there's no free agency in T-ball?"

"Winning isn't the only thing, Junior. It's how much money you can get in a pro contract."

"If I'm not in the Hall of Fame by 41 I'm getting induced."

Veronica Lake

'Are you the person I see about getting a sign-up bonus and a salary?'

One man's food coma is another man's imaginary game-wining catch.

'You're behind on every pitch, Billy! Try choking up on the bat!'

"You still need that recipe for boiling water?"

'OK, that's strike two. What is your third wish?'

Rudy, let's work together. Forget it. I'm a citizen journalist -- A lone wolf. I'll give you $15 per blog post plus bonuses based on how much traffic your stories attract. Nope. I'll let you cover Apple and you can get a discount iPod when you review the new product. Welcome to the big leagues. Welcome to the big leagues.