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Post by Max (Tigers GM) on Sept 23, 2011 9:39:09 GMT -5
hope the commishs don't mind a thread that's sort of off topic while we watch our WS play out and await the return of trading. Is anyone planning on seeing the movie that opens today? I read the book a couple of years ago and thought it was pretty interesting. Movie is getting good reviews; might check it out sometime next week...
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Post by Brian (Blue Jays GM) on Sept 23, 2011 9:42:53 GMT -5
I definitely want to see it, mainly because I think Jonah Hill playing Paul Depodesta could be hilarious.
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Post by Max (Tigers GM) on Sept 23, 2011 11:44:26 GMT -5
Yeah, he's lost a bunch of weight since making the film....
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Post by Brian (Blue Jays GM) on Sept 23, 2011 22:01:40 GMT -5
FYI, saw the movie, it was excellent!
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Post by bullsforeve41234 on Sept 23, 2011 22:37:26 GMT -5
I'm gonna see it soon, looks good
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Post by Tucker (Padres GM) on Sept 26, 2011 11:07:47 GMT -5
I agree that it was very good. Doesn't make it in my top 5 baseball movies though (The Natural, Field Of Dreams, League of Their Own, Bull Durham, Major League)
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Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 26, 2011 14:53:03 GMT -5
Also agree it was very good but not great. Minor SPOILER ALERT - I doubt anything I'm about to say is going to give much away but figured I'd warn you anyway:
Wish it had gone more in depth into the statistics themselves and the draft, which were much larger parts in the book (Brown was only mentioned briefly in the movie, the draft wasn't mentioned at all).
The scenes showing the actual trading process, first where he goes to Mark Shapiro's office and second (and especially) when he calls Shapiro, Brian Sabean and Steve Phillips in quick succession were particularly enjoyable (and reminded me of this game). I also thought the John Henry scene at Fenway was brilliant; small role but I think he was the most convincing actor in the film.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2011 15:12:56 GMT -5
minor spoiler alert lol
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