"Player to be Named Later"

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 22, 2005 7:47 PM PDT

After reading a note in spring training about this documentary "Player to be named later", I finally got a chance to check it out.

The documentary follows the Indianapolis Indians (Brewers AAA) throughout the 2001 season, focusing on the difficulties of minor league baseball, and the effect on the players families.

Several players are followed, but the true star of the film is Marco Scutaro. If you didn't love him already, I guarantee you will now. Such a great person, you're really pulling for him to make it (and its all the better knowing that he does). From the interviews with his wife talking about the struggles of adapting to America, to watching him play with remote control cars, you get a great look at the kind of guy he is.

Alex Sanchez plays a very minor role, and you kind of get an idea why no teams want him.

All in all, a great film, and must see for any Scutaro fans.

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Where can you see it

or is it available on DVD or something. If on DVD, maybe I can request my local video store to get it.

I think it would be ironic if everyone was made of iron.

by Zonis on Jun 22, 2005 8:04 PM PDT reply actions

I ordered it on Netflix

arrived the next day

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 22, 2005 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

His wife is HOT

by novaoakland on Jun 22, 2005 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks, nova

I was gonna ask this, but you answered my question. :)

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 22, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

nice

now i definetly need to see it.

by pickinmachine on Jun 22, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Mark Kotsay's wife is hot. ;)

"But why is the rum gone??"

MySpace! Clicky clicky.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 22, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

but there is no photograph

proving this statement ;)

by rookieoftheyear on Jun 22, 2005 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Jamie Kotsay

ask and ye shall receive

http://www.teaminterest.com/sheila.html

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 23, 2005 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions

oh wow. she is HOT!! let the rumors be rumors

no more!

by rookieoftheyear on Jun 23, 2005 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions

His Wife is Really Adorable

And also seems like a genuinely warm and caring person. Marco is a lucky guy.

There's a scene near the end where Marco is told he won't be called up at the end of the season. (I hope I'm not giving away too much here.) It's positively heartbreaking to watch. I wanted to take the guy in my arms and tell him: "Marco. It's going to be alright. Really, it's going to be alright."

Everytime he has a great moment in a game -- like that walk off hit against the Mets -- I think back to that scene.

by SportySpice @ Athletics Nation on Jun 22, 2005 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

OK

Now I have to see this.

"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 22, 2005 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Tell me what happens...

Is it going to make me cry?

Déjà vu.

by Jennifer on Jun 23, 2005 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Got it. Will do.

"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 23, 2005 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Sanchez

What's the reason that nobody wants Alex Sanchez?

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 22, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Any director

who would put Alex Sanchez in their movie should be fired or sent to a psychiatrist. ;)

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 22, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

does it...

detail how alex sanchez took steroids?

or is it just how bad his attitude is?

as a side note to alien, when is the gog for the giants series going to posted? tonight? or... tomorrow night?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 22, 2005 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

tomorrow after the game

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 22, 2005 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome movie

Saw this last week, and totally loved it. Even aside from the Scutaro Story, I thought it was really well done, really informative and a great ride. Five stars!

by oblique on Jun 22, 2005 11:29 PM PDT reply actions

It's a must see

I saw it on DVD yesterday.

There's a picture of Kotsay's wife, Jamie, in a recent issue of the ESPN Magazine, where they asked questions about Mark to his wife and Chavvy. She's a hottie! I also saw here in Phoenix at Spring Training this year with their new baby girl. She's a cutie too!

by Fongpay on Jun 23, 2005 12:01 AM PDT reply actions

does anyone have this pic?

there's a whole lot of people who would want to see the infamous wife of Kotsay haha.

by rookieoftheyear on Jun 23, 2005 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions

I posted the scan of the ESPN article...

... when the Mag came out because it had a photo of Rich Harden instead of Kotsay. I just deleted the photo or I'd post it again.

by Jennifer on Jun 23, 2005 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I saw that...

My office gets a copy of the mag and I was totally pissed when it was Harden and not Kotsay. I hate to say it but the broad is hot.

Mark Kotsay can play in my Center Field any time!

by KotsaysGirl21 on Jun 23, 2005 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions

His Wife...

is really well spoken for someone expresing herslef in a second language. Seemed bright too. Marco will be just fine as long as he sticks with her. She was really the star of the movie to me.

I believe you Barry.

by mikedaviswhereareyou on Jun 23, 2005 8:51 AM PDT reply actions

Got it from Netflix about a month ago...

and watched it three times. It's a great movie, and made me an even BIGGER Scutaro fan. All the stories about the different players and the things they're going through are very interesting. Had my wife watch it and she's not into sports. But, she thought it was interesting also.

"Should I Stay or Should I Go???"

by tonyarmas50 on Jun 23, 2005 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

Also...

Listen for the guy who mentions Huddy at the beginning of the movie. Pretty funny!

"Should I Stay or Should I Go???"

by tonyarmas50 on Jun 23, 2005 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

Jason MacDonald was his name

DUMB ARSE was hidding injuries from team and got cut 2 days prior to ST.

by novaoakland on Jun 23, 2005 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Highly recommend

It's a very interesting documentary. It hits home how tenuous the life is in the minor leagues and how their lives hinge on so many variables (some in their control, some out.) The Scutaro part is heartbreaking but for the fact that we know how it comes out in the end :-)

by batgirl on Jun 23, 2005 10:53 AM PDT reply actions

If the movie takes a while to get to you

It's my fault...Netflix sent it on Monday, and I haven't had time to watch it yet...soon though, very soon...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 23, 2005 11:07 AM PDT reply actions

I just went and bought it

on my lunch hour. Can't stand to wait for stuff, such a brat that way.
But I got it at Tower for $19.99 if anybody's interested. You can also order it from CircuitCity.com for 17.99.

by Swisherfor05ROY on Jun 23, 2005 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

I think its worth it

And I really never noticed before, but Scoot is a good-looking man! Enjoy, I'm going to watch again before I take it back.

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 23, 2005 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Check Out

the locker room scene where you get to see Scoot in nothing but some skin tight short leg warmers. Mmmmm.
And I swear he has the most beautiful smile around.

by SportySpice @ Athletics Nation on Jun 23, 2005 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm a big Scoot fan

so it was pretty much a no-brainer for me to buy it. But you JUST noticed that he was a good looking man??? Where have you been looking?? (I do realize that we do have plenty good lookers to choose from on this team, so I will excuse)
But Scoot is just the cutest all around package. Loved by the fans, loved by his teammates, a great player who gives it his all every game, and he looks GREAT in the Green and Gold!
What more could you ask for?!?
Sorry for going on and on. I just love Scutaro!

by Swisherfor05ROY on Jun 23, 2005 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

I watched it last night

It was a great documentary. Man you feel so much for Scoot at one point. But I love the way they ended it. And of course we all know where our beloved Scutaro is now!
And I have to agree with SportySpice, those skin tight shorts were something that had to be checked out twice!!

by Swisherfor05ROY on Jun 24, 2005 10:23 AM PDT reply actions