Synopsis
Baseball has always had its stories, whether about the play on the field or the players (and others) off of it. The stories are a major part of what makes the game what it is, and bridges the gaps between each generation of fans.
Now Ray Anselmo is here to contribute more tales about the game of baseball, from its long history to its potential future. The Cut of the Diamond includes ten brand-new stories, including:
•“Misdirection Play” – Paul Sankey came out of nowhere to become the star of an independent-league team. But will that star still shine if Paul's secret is revealed?
•“Rare, But Well Done” – back in the olden days of the game, a catcher cooks up a surprising meal for a few of his teammates.
•“The ‘National' Pastime” – when the world goes to pieces, a club president wonders if he'll even be able to put a team on the field. Until help comes from an unlikely source ...
•“The Ringing of the Bell” – in the dugout, Jackson Phillips prepares for his next at-bat. Provided he can push past the memories of the last one.
•“A Grand Old Tour of the Grand Old Game” – two friends take a road trip to soak up all the baseball they can ... in the summer of 2284!
Also included is “If I Ran the Zoo,” an essay on how Major League Baseball can set itself up for an even brighter tomorrow. From the mound to the batter's box, from the bases to the stands, and even to alternate worlds, the glorious game comes through in all its variety and beauty in this collection.
“Ray Anselmo is very good at writing about baseball. I enjoyed The Cut of the Diamond and think baseball fans everywhere will also.” – Dan Lindsey, Diamond Baseball Tours
Now Ray Anselmo is here to contribute more tales about the game of baseball, from its long history to its potential future. The Cut of the Diamond includes ten brand-new stories, including:
•“Misdirection Play” – Paul Sankey came out of nowhere to become the star of an independent-league team. But will that star still shine if Paul's secret is revealed?
•“Rare, But Well Done” – back in the olden days of the game, a catcher cooks up a surprising meal for a few of his teammates.
•“The ‘National' Pastime” – when the world goes to pieces, a club president wonders if he'll even be able to put a team on the field. Until help comes from an unlikely source ...
•“The Ringing of the Bell” – in the dugout, Jackson Phillips prepares for his next at-bat. Provided he can push past the memories of the last one.
•“A Grand Old Tour of the Grand Old Game” – two friends take a road trip to soak up all the baseball they can ... in the summer of 2284!
Also included is “If I Ran the Zoo,” an essay on how Major League Baseball can set itself up for an even brighter tomorrow. From the mound to the batter's box, from the bases to the stands, and even to alternate worlds, the glorious game comes through in all its variety and beauty in this collection.
“Ray Anselmo is very good at writing about baseball. I enjoyed The Cut of the Diamond and think baseball fans everywhere will also.” – Dan Lindsey, Diamond Baseball Tours
Release date: March 24, 2016
Publisher: Million Dreams Press
Print pages: 226
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