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The Cheater's Guide to Baseball
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by Derek Zumsteg
Sales Rank: 188708
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
Published by: Houghton Mifflin April 2, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0618551131
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0618551132
Book Dimensions:
8.1 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 9.6 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
Baseball blogger Zumsteg (ussmariner.com) argues that cheating-within reason-is not only not a terrible thing, it actually makes baseball a more nuanced game. Using a wealth of anecdotal evidence and some statistical analysis, he argues that baseball has evolved hand-in-hand with the aid of its scoundrels, scamps, and shifty characters-and that doctoring the ball or stealing signs necessitates teams, umpires and even fans adopt more complex strategy. Zumsteg draws the line at gambling, game fixing and steroid use, showing little sympathy for the Black Sox and even less for Pete Rose. While baseball aficionados will be familiar with many of Zumsteg's stories, his wit will keep most casual fans entertained. Whether he's describing what might happen in a car crash with Pete Rose ("I admitted that I hit your car Can't we stop this witch-hunt and get on with our lives?") or laying blame for the steroid era on everyone from the commissioner to the fans, Zumsteg dispenses with the sanctimoniousness of most current sports writing. Although his prose style and humor are sometimes better suited to the Web (a few lengthy asides come across as amateurish), Zumsteg still creates a funny, honest look at the history of baseball's black arts.
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Book Description
Ever see Mike Piazza block the plate? Or Derek Jeter slide hard into second? Illegal. But it happens every game. Baseballs rules, it seems, were made to be broken. And they are, consistently and creatively, by the players, the front office, and even sometimes the fans. Like it or not, cheating has been an integral part of Americas favourite pastime since its inception. But how do they do it, right before our eyes? The Cheaters Guide to Baseball will show you how cheating is really done. In this lively tour through baseballs underhanded history, readers will learn how to cork a bat steal signs hurl a spitball throw a world series and win at any cost! In the end, theyll come to understand that cheating is as much a part of baseball as pine tar and pinch hitters. And its here to stay. The Cheaters Guide to Baseball is essential reading for even the most casual fan.
Reader Reviews
As enjoyable as "Ball Four", and easily as eye-opening, this book doesn't get caught up in the glorified, rose-colored-glasses view of the past to which many baseball books fall victim. It is painstakingly researched, and covers some very sensitive, serious subject matter, yet manages to keep a humorous tone throughout. I'm glad Derek didn't shy away from talking about steroids in a candid light, given the hysteria and concern (some of it legitimate, some of it over-blown) surrounding this subject. Highly recommended for both the casual baseball fan, and the serious aficionado.
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