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Dealing

Inside the Front Office and the Process of Rebuilding a Contender

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Fair, honest, and insightful, this book offers a compelling look into the Indians' organizational thought process amidst a challenging baseball market. For fans eager to understand the inner workings of the front office, it provides an in-depth examination of how the team was dismantled and rebuilt into a contender despite Major League Baseball's competitive imbalance. After a successful run in the late 1990s, the team faced a turning point in 2002 when new owners initiated a controversial strategy to trade away popular, high-salaried players in favor of young prospects and veteran projects. While critics derided the plan and attendance dwindled, by 2005, the strategy began to yield results with a remarkable 95-win season. The ultimate payoff came in 2007, when the Indians triumphed over the wealthy Yankees in the playoffs, falling just one game short of the World Series, all while operating on a budget less than half of their rivals. Veteran sportswriter Terry Pluto, with unprecedented access to the front office, meticulously analyzes key decisions, revealing successes and failures alike. This behind-the-scenes narrative will captivate any fan interested in baseball's intricate deal-making, offering a wealth of detail for serious enthusiasts and fantasy leaguers.

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Dealing, Terry Pluto

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2008
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Titolo
Dealing
Sottotitolo
Inside the Front Office and the Process of Rebuilding a Contender
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2008
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
210
ISBN10
1598510495
ISBN13
9781598510492
Serie
Descrizione
Fair, honest, and insightful, this book offers a compelling look into the Indians' organizational thought process amidst a challenging baseball market. For fans eager to understand the inner workings of the front office, it provides an in-depth examination of how the team was dismantled and rebuilt into a contender despite Major League Baseball's competitive imbalance. After a successful run in the late 1990s, the team faced a turning point in 2002 when new owners initiated a controversial strategy to trade away popular, high-salaried players in favor of young prospects and veteran projects. While critics derided the plan and attendance dwindled, by 2005, the strategy began to yield results with a remarkable 95-win season. The ultimate payoff came in 2007, when the Indians triumphed over the wealthy Yankees in the playoffs, falling just one game short of the World Series, all while operating on a budget less than half of their rivals. Veteran sportswriter Terry Pluto, with unprecedented access to the front office, meticulously analyzes key decisions, revealing successes and failures alike. This behind-the-scenes narrative will captivate any fan interested in baseball's intricate deal-making, offering a wealth of detail for serious enthusiasts and fantasy leaguers.