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"Two Weeks Notice"
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This was a 2002 romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, and Mike Piazza. OK, maybe it was more
like a cameo for Piazza but he actually had a speaking role and was listed in the credits!
In the movie, Bullock works for Grant and at one point they go to a Mets game together. With Pedro
Astacio pitching, a Giant hits a foul ball that Piazza gives chase to. Piazza tries to catch the ball but comes up empty
due to fan interference by - Sandra Bullock. This leads to a big chorus of boos by the crowd that is led by . . . Mr. Met.
(Note: Tsuyoshi Shinjo (who was on the Giants - in between to one-year stints with the Mets) also appeared as the batter who
was up prior to the foul ball.
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According to Baseball-reference.com, the Mets played the Giants at Shea on May 9th, 2002 with Astacio pitching.*
Footage of this game was used in the movie. According to the Internet Movie Database the foul ball scene was shot after the
game.** The foul ball was hit by #17 on the Giants. In 2002, the Giants did not have a #17 on their roster.***
The movie was written and directed by Marc Lawrence. A scene from the movie, along with scenes from other
movies that showed Shea Stadium can be found here. (Thanks to Loge 13 for finding this site.)
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Availability: this movie is available on DVD and can be ordered at Amazon.com by clicking on the link below.
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