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Catching Heat: The Jim Leyritz Story
"Most people remember me for two events, both of which tested my faith in different ways. I controlled one; the other, I did not. I was in control of the home run I hit in the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves, which turned the Series around for the New York Yankees and eventually led them to their first world championship in eighteen years. I was not in control...more
Hardcover, 234 pages
Published
June 7th 2011
by Health Communications
(first published April 4th 2011)
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I rated this book 4 stars because it kept my attention and was an easy read. I don't recall any slow boring parts. Also, the contents were subjects I like - baseball, drug addiction, family drama, New York Yankees, mostly baseball, baseball, baseball.
However, I now think Jim is an a*hole. It is clear that he never learned the simple lesson of don't talk back to or piss off your boss. In his case that would be his manager and coaching staff. He repeatedly had run-ins with them demanding more play...more
However, I now think Jim is an a*hole. It is clear that he never learned the simple lesson of don't talk back to or piss off your boss. In his case that would be his manager and coaching staff. He repeatedly had run-ins with them demanding more play...more
A quick read that tells the story of former Yankees' player Jim Leyritz. From his youth, to college, through his Major League journey, this book chroincles the highs, lows and struggles of Leyritz's life. It gives a blow, by blow account of his MLB career, as well as the tragic aftermath and how Leyritz put his life back together after a traffic accident that took a young woman's life. It is an easy book to read and shows Leyritz's devotion to his boys and his faith in himself, justice and how a...more
I did not remember this Yankee Player, but his story was interesting.
Hmmmmmmm. It made me mad.
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