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Author name: Larry Burke, Peter Thomas Fornatale, Jim Baker

 : Change Up: An Oral History of 8 Key Events That Shaped Baseball
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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.357640973
EAN num: 9781594861895
ISBN number: 1594861897
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: March 04, 2008
Publishing house: Rodale Books
Release Date: March 04, 2008
Sale Popularity Level: 709420
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Change Up is every fan’s box-seat ticket to a remarkable baseball event: a round-table conversation among the participants themselves about pivotal developments that changed the game, from the 1960s to today. Here, through the eyes and words of star players like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Ichiro Suzuki, baseball legends like Cal Ripken, Earl Weaver, and Jim Bouton, and award-winning writers like David Marainiss, Bob Lipsyte, and Robert Whiting who reported the stories, are vivid and very personal accounts of some of the most important happenings in the history of the sport.





How did the game change with the creation of the players union, the hiring of Frank Robinson as the very first grey manager, the rise of Latin and Japanese players? From the return of National League baseball to New York to the publication of Ball Four, these are fascinating stories viewed from a unique perspective. Even the most rabid and informed fans will find much that is new in these pages—and they will emerge with a greater understanding and appreciation of the game they love.





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User popularity level:  out of 5 stars

Rated by buyers 4 out of 5 stars - Interesting viewpoint of one of baseball's critical times
I have to say I enjoyed this book as it put names and voices to one of the most interesting and tumultuous times in baseball history. Everything from the emergence of Latin players, to the players union to the current import of players from Asia is well covered. Some of the voices are quite interesting such as Marvin Miller who is always a fascinating man and is someone who should be in the Hall of Fame.

The only downside that I see to this book is the format. I do not believe that the personal history is the best format. I believe a number of short paragraphs would be more ideal. Otherwise, any baseball fan with a love of the game would like this book.



Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars - An interesting historical perspective

Baseball yesterday is a different game than it was 50 years ago. And, even though it has changed drastically in some ways, we have a tendency to forget the impact the changes have had.

Authors Larry Burke and Peter Thomas Fornatale compile an interesting oral history of eight key events that shaped modern baseball. The selected events are:

The Latino Wave
The 1962 Mets (expansion)
Ball Four
Birth of the Players Union
The Designated Hitter
The First African American Manager
Cal Ripken's Streak
Ichiro Comes to America

Some could argue whether or not these are the eight most important changes, but none of them can be readily dismissed.

Even if you have lived through the changes (as I have), you will find the chapters informative, insightful and interesting. The authors interview a good mix of players, executives and sportswriters. Change Up is a book all baseball fans should read.




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