The problem we’re trying to solve is that there are rich teams and there are poor teams. Then there’s fifty layers of c***, and then there’s us. It’s an unfair game. We’ve got to think differently. If we try to play like the Yankees in here, we will lose to the Yankees out there.
Billy Beane: Guys, you’re just talking. Talking, “la-la-la-la”, like this is business as usual. It’s not.
Grady Fuson: We’re trying to solve the problem here, Billy.
Billy Beane: Not like this you’re not. You’re not even looking at the problem.
Grady Fuson: We’re very aware of the problem. I mean…
Billy Beane: Okay, good. What’s the problem?
Grady Fuson: Look, Billy, we all understand what the problem is. We have to…
Billy Beane: Okay, good. What’s the problem?
Grady Fuson: The problem is we have to replace three key players in our lineup.
Billy Beane: Nope. What’s the problem?
Pittaro: Same as it’s ever been. We’ve gotta replace these guys with what we have existing.
Billy Beane: Nope. What’s the problem, Barry?
Barry: We need 38 home runs, 120 RBIs and 47 doubles to replace.
Billy Beane: Ehh! [imitates buzzer] The problem we’re trying to solve is that there are rich teams and there are poor teams. Then there’s fifty layers of crap, and then there’s us. It’s an unfair game. And now we’ve been gutted. We’re like organ donors for the rich. Boston’s taken our kidneys, Yankees have taken our heart. And you guys just sit around talking the same old “good body” nonsense like we’re selling jeans. Like we’re looking for Fabio. We’ve got to think differently. We are the last dog at the bowl. You see what happens to the runt of the litter? He dies.
Grady Fuson: Billy, that’s a very touching story and everything, but I think we are all very much aware of what we are facing here. You have a lot of experience and wisdom in this room. Now, you need to have a little bit of faith and let us do the job for replacing Giambi.
Billy Beane: Is there another first baseman like Giambi?
together: No, not really.
Billy Beane: And if there was, could we afford him?
together: No.
Billy Beane: Then what the fuck are you talking about, man? If we try to play like the Yankees in here, we will lose to the Yankees out there.
