Bibliograph

Built to win, inside stories and leadership strategies from baseball's winningest general manager, John Schuerholz with Larry Guest

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Built to win, inside stories and leadership strategies from baseball's winningest general manager, John Schuerholz with Larry Guest

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Built to win

Oclc number

62525137

Responsibility statement

John Schuerholz with Larry Guest

Sub title

inside stories and leadership strategies from baseball's winningest general manager

Summary

In 2005, the Atlanta Braves won their unprecedented 14th straight National League East title. Behind this success has been the genius of John Schuerholz, whose anti-Moneyball philosophies kept the Braves among the elite teams in baseball for over a decade. Now, Schuerholz reveals everything from how the Braves traded for Barry Bonds in the early '90s to dealing with John Rocker's hateful comments in 1999 to losing pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine to the recent acquisition of superstar Tim Hudson, and, against all odds, how he helped keep the Braves at the top of the baseball mountain. Offering a candid view inside one of the most incredible minds in all sports, this book will make baseball fans look at the game in a whole new way.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Barry Bonds a Brave--briefly -- Gentlemen, start your Moneyball arguments -- A rotation for the ages -- The diary of a Major League deal -- Dog bites man! Teacher quits for less money! -- Building a winning organization -- Leadership : good people, good listening, enthusiasm -- Coping with baseball economics and agents -- Crisis management : Rocker, Furcal, et al. -- Giving back

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