Wow.

[rich_hill]

I did okay tonight. First major league start ever, in my entire life, and I think I did all right. Five innings, five hits, two runs, two earned, two walks, five strikeouts, one homer allowed. Not too bad, I suppose. Though of course, like every kid, I wanted a perfect game. But. There's always next time.

I even got a hit.

Barrett was right. Hmm.

Comments

[kerry_wood]

Congrats.

[rich_hill]

Thanks, Kerry. I appreciate it. I'm just trying to do my best until you can get back out there.

[kerry_wood]

Right. Okay.

[rich_hill]

You know, I've tried my hardest to figure out why you hate me so much and I can't come up with a thing.

The first time you saw me, you hated me, before you even got to know me. You're a smart guy, Kerry. At least get to know me before you decide to hate me. Show me that decency.

[kerry_wood]

It's really quite simple. Remarkable you didn't figure it out before.

You're takin' my place in the rotation, kid. That's all, really. And I don't much care to get to know you, thanks.

[rich_hill]

I'm not taking your place--I'm filling in until you get back. That's all. It isn't permanent--I'm not nearly good enough to uproot Kerry Wood.

So if you'd be so kind, don't dislike me because I'm keeping your seat on the bench warm until you can warm it yourself.

[kerry_wood]

Hey, frankly? I don't give much of a shit what you think. You took my spot, the end.

And by the way, you aren't just filling in 'till I get back. Because guess what, Einstein? I'm in the bullpen. So technically, you took my spot.

[rich_hill]

I didn't take your fucking spot. They woulda put anyone in your rotation spot--they just happened to call up some dumb rookie.

So what if you're in the bullpen? So what? Boohoo, Kerry Wood has to go to the major league bullpen. At least they aren't trading you. And at least you aren't being demoted to the minors. At least you're still here.

I didn't take your fucking spot.

[kerry_wood]

Don't you fucking start with me, kid. You got no fucking right, okay? Just knock it off now, 'fore I knock it off for you.

[rich_hill]

Start what? No right to what? Tell you you're being retarded, thinking I've somehow "stolen" your spot on the team? Okay, so let's say I stole it. Let's say I pushed you off your spot on the bench and took it. I'm NOT STAYING THERE. Get that into your thick, Southern skull, all right? There's a reason why I'm a temporary starter. Temporary: Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time.

Asshole: 2. A thoroughly contemptible, detestable person. I.e.: See Kerry Wood.

Whoops, did I add that? *rolls eyes*

[kerry_wood]

I hope you die.

[rich_hill]

I'm totally sure that you do, but guess what? Sorry. Still breathing.