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Rumors of baseball's demise : how the balance of competition swung and the critics missed / Robert Cull.
| Author/creator | Cull, Robert J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Parity and payrolls -- Player movement -- Player development: the evolution of the draft -- Pitching quality on championship teams -- Pitching variability -- The wild card -- Conclusions. |
| Abstract | "Comparing the baseball of the 1950s to the game of today, this author examines the widespread dissatisfaction with major league baseball, considers how modern teams differ from those of the past, and reflects on whether professional baseball remains a truly competitive sport"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005031456 |
| ISBN | 0786422513 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV863.A1 C85 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |