My take on the last season of the Ed Wade era, the chase for the National League Wild Card, and the year that was Phillies baseball will arrive in paperback this winter!
Compiling over 350 essays, reports and game articles from this site, Beer Leaguer 2006 will guide readers through a tumultuous offseason into a rocky debut for manger Charlie Manuel. During a summer filled with ups and downs, the 2005 Phillies offered new hope for the future in Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and others, leading the Phils on a exciting run that came down to the final game of the season.
In addition, Beer Leaguer 2006 offers an overview of the minor league system, related essays, and detailed statistical analysis of your favorite stars.
Beer Leaguer 2006 will offer a unique perspective on the Phillies you cannot find anywhere else, making it essential fan reading as you gear up for the Pat Gillick era and the 2006 season.
Pending last minute changes, the book will be available online in early February.
Beer Leaguer take:
How's that for a cheesy self promo?
Seriously, I can't believe it's actually happening. It's been incredibly hard work just organizing all the material. Right now, I've started page layout and I'm compiling graphics. So far, it looks like - a book! A real book!
Stay tuned.
Can't wait, Jason -- good luck!
Posted by: Tom Durso | Monday, November 14, 2005 at 04:10 PM
all your plugs could come from other bloggers. you wouldn't even have to pay us.
Posted by: gr | Monday, November 14, 2005 at 05:03 PM
kudos my friend. excellent news.
Posted by: el123chico | Monday, November 14, 2005 at 05:36 PM
For a free copy, I'll mention it on BS & S. And certainly that should help because without a doubt, our readerships are completely exclusive of each other.
Posted by: Tom G | Monday, November 14, 2005 at 06:19 PM
I'll look forward to seeing it Jason. Sounds good.
Posted by: theragtopguy | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 12:58 AM
How much and how do I pre-order?
Posted by: Ted Cogswell | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 04:00 AM
Congrats Jason - that's a mammoth undertaking - writer, editor and designer. Good luck with it all and look forward to the result.
Posted by: Oisin | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 06:43 AM
Jason: Congratulations. You should design a dust jacket with commments from, among ohters, bloggers on the back. Throw in that terrific kudo from Phil Sheridan, too.
Posted by: Tom Goodman | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 03:31 PM
I'm self publishing, so add "publisher" to the list, along with writer, designer, editor.
Good. Looks like I'll have at least six potential buyers, not including Tom G., who has already figured out a way to get a copy for free.
Posted by: J. Weitzel | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 03:42 PM