Dash Parker dreamed of a World Series ring. Ownership cared about profits and attendance. A new high-priced free agent was brought in for the season. His job? Sell seats. But he was more interested in launching a Hollywood career than rocketing balls over the fence. Griffin Roberts only agreed to come to LA to find a Hollywood agent and figured he'd be starring in a blockbuster action drama by the time the World Series started in October. Ownership didn't care about Griffin's motivation. Television contracts and corporate sponsors were paramount to winning titles. Manager Dash Parker...