Beltway Boys : Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, and the Rise of the Nationals.
Title:
Beltway Boys : Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, and the Rise of the Nationals.
Author:
Smith, Elliot.
ISBN:
9781623682316
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (233 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword by Bob Carpenter -- Prologue -- 1. The Red-Hatted Stepchildren -- 2. The Race for an Ace -- 3. The Phenom, Part I -- 4. The Hype Is Real -- 5. Strasmas -- 6. They're No. 1…Again -- 7. The Phenom, Part II -- 8. Learning the Ropes -- 9. Disaster -- 10. Putting the Pieces Together -- 11. The Return -- 12. Springing Forward -- 13. Hollywood Beginning -- 14. Dynamic Duo -- 15. The Future Is Now -- 16. The Debate -- 17. Playoff Push -- 18. Ecstasy and Agony -- Epilogue -- Appendix -- Acknowledgments -- Sources -- About the Author.
Abstract:
An insider's look at the Washington Nationals' breakout season and their unique strategy to piece together a contending team, this work shows how the team combined once-in-a-generation talent with an experienced manager and a roster of other talented young players to lead the team to the top of the National League East. Anchored by a pair of number one draft picksthe steady, serious Stephen Strasburg and the brash, bold Bryce Harperthe Nationals have been elevated to first place in the National League East. Beltway Boys dives into Strasburg and Harper's preordained journey to the major leagues and the challenges they faced once they arrived, including Strasburg's recovery from Tommy John Surgery and Harper's misperceived persona. Also included are several never-before-told stories about the budding superstars, manager Davey Johnson, and general manager Mike Rizzo, making this the perfect reference for any baseball fan.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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