Farm Team Season 1 Episode 3: Washup Bill, Prospect Felix, Injured Liam

 

Three players for the Fisher Fishers are among others sitting in the dugout: Bill, a second baseman; Felix, a starting pitcher; and Liam, a catcher. All are scheduled to start in today’s game. 

FELIX
I am the star of this team. 

BIlL
Did…anyone ask? 

FELIX
Nope. Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that. 

LIAM
Aren’t you the guy who blew the Championship Series for the Primitives a few years back? 

BIlL
No, I think he’s the guy who used to sit in their bullpen and do nothing. 

FELIX
Alright, enough! So you know who I am. But I was very clearly told that I’m only here temporarily to work on my pitching a bit before being called back up to the majors. 

LIAM
So then you’re not the star of the team, you’re just here for a few days? 

FELIX
I’m both. 

BILL
Sure you are. I, for one, can admit when my prospects look weak. 

FELIX
Well it’s different for you, you’re older. 

BILL
I’m not even 30. But I know, I look older than that. 

FELIX
What—no, it wasn’t that!

BILL
When was the last time I batted above 0.250?

FELIX
Uh…

BILL
My rookie year. More than half a decade ago. This is the last year left on my contract and then it’s free agency for me. 

LIAM
At least you’re not being forced to play before your body even feels ready. I’m pretty sure my ankle isn’t close to being fully healed but here I am in the minors on toward the end of my rehab stint. 

FELIX
If it makes you feel any better, I’m sure I’ll be out of here before you. 

LIAM
I wouldn’t be so sure about that if I were you. 

BILL
Yeah, I hate to tell you this but you sound a little delusional. 

FELIX
Fine. How about this. Let’s just…accept that we’re in the minors right now and try to make the best of it. 

BILL
That was my plan all along but sure. 

FELIX
But let’s make a little bet: First person to leave this team wins $200. 

LIAM
I’m in. 

BILL
Me too, why not? 

FELIX
We just have to make sure to keep this between the three of us. 

BILL
Why? There are soooooo many of these bets going on right now. 

FELIX
What?! Really?! Well, none this large I assume. 

BILL
A few guys have a bet going for $300. You didn’t hear it from me. 

BILL walks away. 

FELIX
Bill! Where are you going?!

LIAM
By the looks of it he’s headed to the field. He is on the team and plays second base, after all. I would suggest heading to the mound myself if I were you. 

FELIX leaves the dugout. Keeping the bet they made in mind, FELIX, BILL, and LIAM all play well. 

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