| Author | John Feinstein |
| Publisher | Anchor Books |
| Release Date | 17 March 2015 |
| Category | Sports & Recreation |
| Total Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 9780307949585 |
| Rating | 3.5/5 from 6 reviews |
A New York Times best-selling sportswriter takes readers deep within the secretive inner-workings of the minor leagues through the stories of eight men who are living on the cusp of the dream—some of who have tasted major league success and some of who have toiled for long careers. 100,000 first printing.
A New York Times best-selling sportswriter takes readers deep within the secretive inner-workings of the minor leagues through the stories of eight men who are living on the cusp of the dream—some of who have tasted major league success and some of who have toiled for long careers. 100,000 first
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