Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and price tag to front.

In Playing Hardball, David Whitford brings readers into the heart of the high-stakes battle for baseball's new franchises. He takes readers on a thrilling ride from the earliest days of the sport's expansion to the fierce bidding wars that have characterized the past decade. Whitford offers a fascinating look at the personalities and strategies of the key players, and he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the negotiations and contract negotiations that have shaped the sport. Playing Hardball is the definitive account of the dramatic transformation of baseball and the men and women who are driving it forward.; 8vo; 271 pages.

Price: $40.00