The FBI
was kind enough to share the following tape recorded conversation between unindicted
co-conspirators Grady Little and Dusty Baker:
Dusty
Baker: Aw Hell Grady, Ramon Martinez went 0-fer in the leadoff spot last game.
I don't think we should play that card again soon. Any other suggestions?
Grady Little: We could put Grudzie in.
Dusty Baker: No good. He's
still hurt.
Grady Little: Umm. I dunno. We could try Hack Macias.
Dusty Baker: Hmmm. He's only
had one hit in seven at bats this season, and I'm not sure about his D at
second. Are you sure it would be a good idea.
Grady Little: Forget the
numbers! He bats righty. We need that against the left handed pitching.
Dusty Baker: Yunno, Grady, Todd Walker is hitting .346 this season, and
he has a .500 OBP and .333 AVG against lefties in eight at bats. Are you sure
we shouldn't just go with him?
Grady Little: He's left
handed.
Dusty Baker: Yeah, but he's a
great hitter, and he's been setting the table well for us during this winning
streak.
Grady Little: He's left
handed.
Dusty Baker: Yeah, but our
options for right handed second basemen are so limited that the drop off may
not be worth the advantage we get in the match up.
Grady Little: He's left
handed.
Dusty Baker: Yeah, I guess you
are right. You sure do have a great sense of when to take someone out, and when
to leave him in. I don't even know why I question you about lineup decisions.