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Big League, Big Time: Birth of Arizona Diamondbacks (Hardcover)

by Len Sherman (Author) "The organization was mobilized and operating in high gear..." (more)
Key Phrases: Jerry Colangelo, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York (more...)
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This unique book takes an in-depth look inside the creation of a major league franchise--the Arizona Diamondbacks--and behind the big business of baseball today.

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Len Sherman is the author of The Good, the Bad, and the Famous: Celebrities Playing Politics, America's Toughest Sheriff, Jungle Law, and other books. A 1980 graduate of Columbia Law School, he has been both a television news correspondent and producer, was the associate publisher of The National Times, and has worked in politics and entertainment. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Betsy, and his daughter, Emily. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Atria (September 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671003437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671003432
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,563,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Jerry Colangelo, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York, Bank One Ballpark, Maricopa County, Matt Williams, Travis Lee, Jay Bell, White Sox, Buck Showalter, Board of Supervisors, Phoenix Suns, Cactus League, America West Arena, World Series, Tampa Bay, National League, Jim Bruner, San Francisco, Dominican Republic, Eddie Lynch, Florida Marlins, Devon White, Mary Rose, Mel Didier
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time, January 15, 2000
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This book seems like it was written as an assignment and not as a subject that actually needed to be written about. I'm a HUGE baseball fan and love reading about the business of baseball. Still, I couldn't get myself to care about this one. The writer over dramatized everything in order to make it seem like he actually had a subject. I would not recommend this book to anybody who does not LIVE for Arizona baseball.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Get it together, December 9, 1998
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The subject is indeed fascinating, but the book is sloppily put together. Spelling errors run throughout the text, and a key player in the Phoenix sports scene is misidentified at one point. Those editing mistakes are really inexcusable, and the occasionally holier-than-thou tone of the narrative turned me off at times. If you insist on buying it, wait until it comes out in paperback...it'll be cheaper, and hopefully someone will proofread it in the meantime.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book!, September 11, 1999
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A very enjoyable book which offers a behind the scenes look at the making of a new baseball team. I highly recommend it to all baseball fans.
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