Red Sox Nation encapsulates all those people who make up and are connected to the world of Red Sox baseball. Its citizens range from the owner to the players and front office to the fan in the grandstands. In trying to get a grasp on such a large concept, Interviews from Red Sox Nation provides over 100 interviews with a wide range of people associated with Red Sox baseball past and present. From front office personnel and players, to the beat writers, historians, and statisticians that cover the club, and down to the fans that live and die with the Sox, this book gives a complete picture—unlike anything else available in print—of what makes up the Red Sox phenomenon.
The interviews include current Red Sox players, top minor league prospects, well-known former players, coaches, general mangers, broadcasters, sportswriters, and fans, and while some of the names are familiar, their stories and opinions are not. The extensive interviews allow the reader to hear and understand those interviewed for this book at a level removed from editorializing, and in the context of their own words instead of short sound bites or quotes. Stories and insight are provided from players such as Curt Schilling, Jonathan Papelbon, and Craig Hansen; front office personnel Lou Gorman, Ben Cherington and Dan Duquette; statisticians Bill James and Pete Palmer; PA announcer Carl Beane and official scorer Charles Scoggins; newspaper writers Bob Ryan and Bob Hohler; announcers Don Orsillo and Joe Castiglione; former players Rico Petrocelli, Jack Clark, and Tim Naehring; prospects Jon Lester, Manny Delcarmen, and Dustin Pedroia, and fans such as 40-year season ticket holder Anne Quinn.
Interviews from Red Sox Nation is a unique combination of stories and first-hand insights directly from those that know the team best. After reading through the book, fans everywhere will have a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for all things Red Sox.
The interviews include current Red Sox players, top minor league prospects, well-known former players, coaches, general mangers, broadcasters, sportswriters, and fans, and while some of the names are familiar, their stories and opinions are not. The extensive interviews allow the reader to hear and understand those interviewed for this book at a level removed from editorializing, and in the context of their own words instead of short sound bites or quotes. Stories and insight are provided from players such as Curt Schilling, Jonathan Papelbon, and Craig Hansen; front office personnel Lou Gorman, Ben Cherington and Dan Duquette; statisticians Bill James and Pete Palmer; PA announcer Carl Beane and official scorer Charles Scoggins; newspaper writers Bob Ryan and Bob Hohler; announcers Don Orsillo and Joe Castiglione; former players Rico Petrocelli, Jack Clark, and Tim Naehring; prospects Jon Lester, Manny Delcarmen, and Dustin Pedroia, and fans such as 40-year season ticket holder Anne Quinn.
Interviews from Red Sox Nation is a unique combination of stories and first-hand insights directly from those that know the team best. After reading through the book, fans everywhere will have a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for all things Red Sox.
