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Dynasty: The Inside Story of How the Red Sox Became a Baseball Powerhouse
A unique look at the inner workings of a major league baseball team and how the Red Sox went from perennial losers to baseball's next dynasty.
When the Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies in the 2007 World Series, they did more than win their second world championship in four seasons---they changed foreverthe identity of a franchise once defined by its spectacular...more
When the Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies in the 2007 World Series, they did more than win their second world championship in four seasons---they changed foreverthe identity of a franchise once defined by its spectacular...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by St. Martin's Press
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Dynasty by Tony Massarotti was overall a very great book. Massaroti goes in-depth with managers, staff, and even players on how the Red Sox developed into a dynasty. The book is set in 1994 when Dan Duquette is hired as GM of the Boston Red Sox. The book chronicles all of the events in Red Sox history until 2007. Massaroti is a truly raw author, giving you the quotes and opinions of the players that you don't hear on the local news. One thing I especially like about the book was how deeply into...more
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An interesting and in-depth look at the Boston Red Sox transition from losers to winners - a transition that started with an 86-year championship drout that finally ended with a championship in 2004 - and AGAIN only 3 years later.
After a brief history, the book details the importance of former General Manager Dan Duquette and the trades and instinct he had that started the Red Sox on their road to eventual victory.
The Red Sox changed everything - GM, manager, ownership, players - all just small...more
After a brief history, the book details the importance of former General Manager Dan Duquette and the trades and instinct he had that started the Red Sox on their road to eventual victory.
The Red Sox changed everything - GM, manager, ownership, players - all just small...more
The Boston Red Sox better be careful. After two world championships in three seasons, they can no longer count on the pity of baseball fans as the poor little waifs who can� t seem to close the deal, no longer David to the Yankees� Goliath. Fortunately, interest in the team is still high, as evidenced by the number of new Sox books, including DYNASTY: The Inside Story of How the Red Sox Became a Baseball Powerhouse by Boston Herald sportswriter Tony Massarotti. Are the Bostonians laying claim al...more
This book read like the rush job it probably was.
Except that the author edited the book for paperback and didn't bother removing repeat quotes and paragraphs of self plagerism. Still, there were some interesting anecdotes. For Red Sox archivists only...
Except that the author edited the book for paperback and didn't bother removing repeat quotes and paragraphs of self plagerism. Still, there were some interesting anecdotes. For Red Sox archivists only...
Mmm, books about the Red Sox: I eat you like popcorn. I liked this one, too; Massarotti has a beat-writer's solid knowledge of game, team, and players, and the sprinkling of new quotations from players and front office personnel made it a fun insider's look. Still, I knew pretty much everything depicted because I've been paying attention. (i.e. Beckett swears at press conferences and is good in October, Theo left in 2005 after a clash with Lucchino, etc. etc.) Nice to roll around with my favorit...more
A nice overview of the last 15 years of Sox history but few revelations that I didn't already know.
This book really opened my eyes about some of the inner working of the Red Sox oranization and how much impact Dan Duquette had on the Sox World Championships, both directly & indirectly. I really enjoyed reading this book and getting a look inside the organization. It was informative without being dry.
Not a bad read, but definitely has a pro Boston media angle. I'm surprised this book reached publication with the number of spelling and grammatical errors in it. Looks like someone didn't do their job editing.
Excellent behind-the-scenes view of the Red Sox. Great reading for any baseball fan whose dream job would be general manager.
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