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Autographed 3 Nights in AugustBy Buzz Bissinger and Tony La Russa
Bissinger's account ranges widely over La Russa's four decades in baseball. The bulk of his story though, is devoted to a three-game series between the Cards and their nemesis, the Chicago Cubs in August 2003, as the Cubs were racing their way to a long-awaited bid for the national championship. Bissinger takes care to analyze La Russa's decisions as they're being made on the field, drawing on La Russa's storied command of baseball statistics and history and his uncanny ability to match batters to pitchers, figure out opposing manager's signals, and such. A real treat for scholarly baseball fans, and a better management book than most on the business shelves. Use PayPal to purchase your copy of 3 Nights in August autographed by Tony La Russa for only $50 plus shipping. What Readers Have to Say"Tony La Russa is one of the best minds in baseball. In 3 Nights in August, he and Buzz Bissinger offer unprecedented insights on the game, revealing the hidden decisions that affect each play. This book proves that baseball is so much more than statistics, and clearly demonstrates how instincts, logic and emotion impact every game." - Cal Ripken, Jr. "La Russa is one of baseball's most intriguing figures. Bissinger is one of our most respected writers. Together, they provide a unique and compelling view inside the game that for so long has fascinated, rewarded and tortured the Cardinal manager." - Bob Costas, HBO and NBC Sports Commentator "A great writer. A great manager. A great book filled with surprises. In 3 Nights in August, Buzz Bissinger has brought to baseball the same magic he brought to football in Friday Night Lights." - Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots "What a great book this is. It takes you closer to the game than you could ever get otherwise. Being a head coach, I particularly identified with the emotions La Russa felt as these three nights unfolded." - Bill Parcells, head coach, Dallas Cowboys
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Is
baseball a game? Not by this first-rate account of a battle of titans,
in which a pampered star player insists that he's a "performer"
and the manager-hero employs the strategic skills of a warlord. 