STEVE: (boasting) Jerry, guess who the Mets just signed? Vlad Guerrero. And get this—he called ME!
JERRY: (raising an eyebrow) Vlad Guerrero Jr.? That’s a big catch. What did you have to give up for him?
STEVE: (confused) Give up? Jerry, when you’re this good, players come to you. That’s the Uncle Steve charm!
JERRY: Well, you are pretty charming, but I’m sure the Blue Jays didn’t give you Guerrero for nothing.
STEVE: why do you keep bringing up Toronto?
At that moment, Kramer slides in, overhearing the conversation.
JERRY: (to Kramer) Kramer, tell him about Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays.
KRAMER: (casually) Oh yeah, Vlad Jr.’s a Blue Jay. But there’s this other guy, Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.
STEVE: (slowly) Vladimir Miguel Guerrero?
KRAMER: (nodding) Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.
JERRY: (puzzled) Not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
STEVE: (dawning horror) Not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
KRAMER: (clarifying) No, not Junior. Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.
Steve’s face drops as realization dawns upon him.
STEVE: (stunned) Wait, there’s another one?
STEVE: (facepalming) I thought I was getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
JERRY: (mockingly) So, you got Vladimir Miguel Guerrero instead of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
STEVE: (exasperated) Yes, Jerry! Vladimir Miguel Guerrero, not Vladimir Guerrero Jr.!
JERRY: Well, why did you sign Vladimir Miguel Guerrero?
STEVE: Jerry, he called ME. He said “Hi, this is Vlad Guerrero. I said THE Vlad Guerrero, son of the Hall of Famer? He said yes Jerry. He said YES!”
JERRY: Did you check with David?
STEVE (dismissively): Jerry, I don’t check with David. Kramer, are you sure this isn’t Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
KRAMER: (nodding) Yep, Vlad Miguel is a prospect. Good player, but not the big-league superstar… yet.
STEVE: what do you mean, yet?
KRAMER: well, he’s only 17, He needs some seasoning.
JERRY: Look at this way, you’ll have a new player in 2029.
STEVE: (panicking) You mean to tell me… I didn’t sign Vlad Guerrero Jr.?
JERRY: (slyly) Looks like you might have signed the “junior” member of the Guerrero family without knowing it.
CITI FIELD – DAY
A banner hangs in the background announcing the newest Met, and a crowd of reporters buzzes with anticipation. Steve stands at the podium, his face betraying a tinge of embarrassment.
STEVE: (clearing his throat) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. We are thrilled to introduce a new addition to the Mets family.
He gestures to his side, where a young, enthusiastic player stands, beaming.
STEVE: (hesitantly) Please give a warm welcome to… Vladimir Miguel Guerrero.
The crowd murmurs in confusion, some reporters whispering amongst themselves, trying to reconcile the name with their expectations.
ADAM THE REPORTER : (calling out) Steve, is this the same Guerrero from the Blue Jays?
STEVE: (forcing a smile) Ah, well, no. This is Vladimir Miguel Guerrero, an exciting prospect with a big future ahead.
ADAM (perplexed) So, not Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the All-Star?
STEVE: (awkwardly) No, not Junior., but let’s not dwell on names. It‘s talent that truly makes a player. And we believe Vladimir Miguel here has talent in spades.
The young Guerrero steps forward, waving modestly, a stark contrast to the star power of his namesake.
STEVE: Any more questions? Yes, you in the back?
JERRY: Any plans to sign Shohei Miguel Ohtani?