false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172851287m/222903.jpg 222903 3 <div>Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.<br> In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires, Zinsser sought to discover how a team prepares for the longest season in professional sports.<br> As valid today as it was when first published, <i>Spring Training</i> reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author has added a new introduction and postscript, which includes a lengthy interview with manager Jim Leyland about the lessons that can be learned from losing.<br></div> 215862 1989 Spring Training total:2|3:2| 2 6 7 0 0 0 false false Thu Sep 10 20:38:03 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 20:38:08 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 04 17:49:58 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 04 17:49:58 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Jun 03 05:37:23 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 05:37:23 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon May 11 08:56:04 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 08:56:04 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Jan 07 09:17:44 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 09:17:49 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Thu Nov 13 17:42:28 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 13 17:42:28 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Fri Aug 01 10:44:50 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 01 10:44:50 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=222903