| Description |
xxxii, 240 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-240). |
| Contents |
In the beginning -- On retaliation -- On fear and intimidation -- Should beanballs be illegal? -- On charging the mound -- On bench-clearing brawls -- On throwing inside -- On verbal taunting and bench jockeying -- On using a bat as a weapon -- On plays at the plate -- On breaking up a double play by sliding hard into second base -- Excessive celebration following a home run -- On pitchers showing up batters -- On distracting or decoying a player -- You don't bunt on a pitcher who's got a no-hitter going late in the game -- On hitters wearing body armor -- Friendly fire -- On managers getting tossed to swing the momentum -- On running up the score late in a blowout -- On stealing bases late in a blowout -- On bunting late in a blowout -- On timing a pitcher from the on-deck circle -- On the umpire code -- On pitchers being ordered to retaliate -- On playing hurt -- The code between the players and the fans -- On cheating and deception -- On the home-field advantage -- Signs, signs, everywhere a sign... -- On the clubhouse code -- On steroids and drug use. |
| Subject |
Baseball -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
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Baseball players -- United States -- Conduct of life.
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| ISBN |
9781600780103 |
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1600780105 |
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