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Twice Around the Bases: The Thinking Fan's Inside Look at Baseball by Kevin Kennedy (2006-07-03) Paperback

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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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Excellent read! I love Kevin’ insight and prospective on the game!

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R. Fields

Dear Thinking Man: Save Your Money!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2005

I am writing this to help you SAVE MONEY! I hate to write this critical review because Kennedy seems like a nice guy, but saying that this tome is a "thinking man's" book is like saying that Green Eggs & Ham is Shakespeare.

I am a big baseball fan and former player. I have been at games Kennedy has managed and have heard his schtick on ESPN. I bought this book for 2 reasons: 1. the idea of a "thinking man's book" on baseball appeals to me, and 2. the reviews on this site were glowing.

As with most sports books these days, the stories are ghostwritten transcripts of the "author" speaking to a tape recorder. No effort has been made to improve the grammar to even a basic level of "writing quality." The tenses are frequently confused. No one involved in this book knows the difference between an adjective and an adverb. I can forgive this on TV, but if you are writing a book, you HAVE to do better than this!

My above critism may seem picky, but if it does, you obviously haven't tried to read this thing. The poor grammar does not make the book warm & comfy, but instead, sloppy & confusing.

The stories in the first half of the book are common ones. The second half is dedicated to the "best players that he has ever seen." This contains only super-obvious players with almost no insight at all. It is sad and full of empty promises for anyone with enough baseball acumen to even think of cracking open this book.

Kennedy makes plenty on ESPN, so why does he subject himself to such ridicule for a few more dollars that he really doesn't need anyway? If you still want this book, you can have mine. If you still want to buy an "inside look" baseball book, buy Jim Bouton's "Ball Four" and get ready to read it over and over.

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Baseball Fan

Baseball At Its Best

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2005

I have always enjoyed listening to Kevin Kennedy on radio and TV, and Twice Around the Bases just confirms that he is one of the most astute baseball men around. The book is filled with interesting information that both new and older fans will enjoy. Kevin really does cover all the bases here. It isn't every day that you read about the continued need for good scouts and top instructors at the minor league level, or the advantage of a manager using speed and motion, sometimes a forgotten commodity in today's game. That just scratches the surface. The book is filled with a ton of great anecdotes and stories about players Kevin has known and seen. He also takes a very strong stand on the steroid situation. With Kevin, it's all about the integrity of the game and by reading his book, you'll not only realize how much he knows about baseball, but how much he loves the game, as well. I would recommend this one to all real baseball fans. There's something for everyone.

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Allen

Love the Stories

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2005

Twice Around the Bases is a fine baseball book, one that really kept my interest because of the variety of topics that Kevin Kennedy discusses. I loved the stories about his days playing and managing in the Latin American winter leagues, as well as reading about the various ways players and teams have always tried to get the "edge." The chapter on scouting was a real eye-opener. I also enjoyed reading about his approach to managing, working a game, and the kind of schedule managers have to keep. This is the kind of book you can open almost anywhere and find something you didn't know about the game. I'd recommend it to all baseball fans.

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McTink

Thanks!

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2005

I have been around baseball in one form or another almost all my life. I have always loved the game and I still do. I just have a better understanding of it now thanks to Kevin Kennedy!

The stories make you realize that it is not all glitter and gold for those guys. I have a better appreciation for all of baseball; the players, the managers, the owners.

I have watched you on FOX and listened to you on XM radio, and I am always astounded by your knowledge and insight. I am glad to be able to have it in writing.

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Ryan R. Spatz

Great

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2005

Good luck trying to put this down, Kennedy has a great insight into the specifics of the game. Great book for experts or just for starters, all can gain from reading.

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