Wake Me Up for the Ball Game

The troubled sport may look a bit different a few years from now...

The year 2007. A research facility somewhere in Arizona.

I think he's coming to.

Can you hear me? Can you tell me your name?

Ted Williams. The Splendid Splinter. The greatest hitter who ever lived!

I'll take it from here, boys.

President Bush? What are you doing here?

Commissioner Bush. That Harken thing got a little out of hand. But hey--baseball was happy to have me. And what's important is: you're back!

So get me to a ballpark! I've never felt better!

You should, what with all the Creatine you've been getting. But Ted, you've been "on the bench" for five...

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