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| blue jays player development complex: From Hockey to Baseball: I kept them in stitches Ken Carson, Larry Millson, 2016-09-15 Ken Carson's career as rink rat, athletic trainer and executive has spanned sixty years from junior hockey to the NHL and from major-league baseball to the minors. Carson has sharpened skates with Bobby Orr as his helper; been frightened out of a wrestling ring by Yukon Eric; lived at the arena in Rochester, N.Y.; stitched up players for the Pittsburgh Penguins; celebrated the Blue Jays' first AL East championship on the turf of Exhibition Stadium as the team trainer who doubled as director of team travel. He was the first trainer for two expansion teams in two sports, the Penguins and the Blue Jays, participating in the 1976 NHL All-Star Game and the 1980 MLB All-Star Game. In 1987, Carson became the Blue Jays' director of Florida operations, which included the role of general manager of the Class A team at Dunedin. As a respected minor-league executive, he became president of the Class A Florida State League in 2015. Carson's story, as told to Toronto sports writer Larry Millson, offers a unique perspective of sports over the generations.... |
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| blue jays player development complex: Playing The Field Charles C. Euchner, 1994-09-01 “Details how owners . . . have shamelessly played cities against one another to get sweetheart deals for their stadiums.” —Sports Illustrated Can a sports franchise “blackmail” a city into getting what it wants—a new stadium, say, or favorable leasing terms—by threatening to relocate? In 1982, the owners of the Chicago White Sox pledged to keep the team in Chicago if the city approved a $5-million tax-exempt bond to finance construction of luxury suites at Comiskey Park. The city council approved it. A few years later, when Comiskey Park was in need of renovation, the owners threatened to move the team to Florida unless a new stadium was built. A site was chosen near the old stadium, property condemned, residents evicted, and a new stadium built. “We had to make threats,” the owners said. “If we didn't have the threat of moving, we wouldn’t have gotten the deal.” Sports is not a dominant industry in any city, this book points out, yet it receives the kind of attention one might expect to be lavished on major producers and employers. In Playing the Field, Charles Euchner examines the relationships between Los Angeles and the Raiders, Baltimore and the Colts and the Orioles, and Chicago and the White Sox, arguing that, in the absence of public standards for equitable arbitration between cities and teams, the sports industry has the ability to steer negotiations in a way that leaves cities vulnerable. He reveals what lies behind this leverage—and what that says about the urban political process. |
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| blue jays player development complex: Over the Edge Jay Johnstone, 1988-03 A collection of humorous anecdotes about baseball that is a continuation of the author's Temporary Insanity (1985). |
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| blue jays player development complex: Eye for Talent P.J. Dragseth, 2009-12-18 Baseball scouts are often unseen, seldom recognized, and usually underappreciated by fans, but they have contributed enormously to the development and evolution of baseball at all levels, from the players they signed to the changes in the business climate of the game. This book presents original interviews with 19 baseball scouts. In many cases, these veterans are a vanishing breed; among the most respected baseball men in the business, most have a minimum of forty years' experience in scouting. They share their experiences as players, their development as scouts while the business and the game continually evolved, the players they signed and the ones that got away. Along with each interview is a list of the scout's signed players who made it to the major leagues. |
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| blue jays player development complex: The Extra 2% Jonah Keri, 2011-03-08 What happens when three financial industry whiz kids and certified baseball nuts take over an ailing major league franchise and implement the same strategies that fueled their success on Wall Street? In the case of the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays, an American League championship happens—the culmination of one of the greatest turnarounds in baseball history. In The Extra 2%, financial journalist and sportswriter Jonah Keri chronicles the remarkable story of one team’s Cinderella journey from divisional doormat to World Series contender. When former Goldman Sachs colleagues Stuart Sternberg and Matthew Silverman assumed control of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2005, it looked as if they were buying the baseball equivalent of a penny stock. But the incoming regime came armed with a master plan: to leverage their skill at trading, valuation, and management to build a model twenty-first-century franchise that could compete with their bigger, stronger, richer rivals—and prevail. Together with “boy genius” general manager Andrew Friedman, the new Rays owners jettisoned the old ways of doing things, substituting their own innovative ideas about employee development, marketing and public relations, and personnel management. They exorcized the “devil” from the team’s nickname, developed metrics that let them take advantage of undervalued aspects of the game, like defense, and hired a forward-thinking field manager as dedicated to unconventional strategy as they were. By quantifying the game’s intangibles—that extra 2% that separates a winning organization from a losing one—they were able to deliver to Tampa Bay something that Billy Beane’s “Moneyball” had never brought to Oakland: an American League pennant. A book about what happens when you apply your business skills to your life’s passion, The Extra 2% is an informative and entertaining case study for any organization that wants to go from worst to first. |
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| blue jays player development complex: Sport in Latin America Gonzalo Bravo, Rosa Lopez de D'Amico, Charles Parrish, 2016-01-29 The forthcoming Olympics in Rio in 2016, and the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014, highlight the profound importance of sport in Latin America. This book is the first to offer a broad survey of the way that sport is managed, governed and organized across the Latin American region, drawing on cutting-edge contemporary scholarship in management, policy, sociology and history. The book explores key themes in Latin American sport, including the role of public institutions; the relationship between sport policy and political regimes; the structure and significance of national governing bodies and professional leagues; the impact of sporting mega-events (including the Olympics and World Cup), and the management and governance of football, the dominant sport in the region. Including contributions from Latin American scholars and practitioners, the book draws on important Spanish and Portuguese sources that are unknown to most English-speaking researchers, and therefore provides an unprecedented and authoritative insight into sport policy and management in the region. Including cases from sport in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Peru and examples from Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador, this book is essential reading for all scholars, practitioners and policy-makers with an interest in Latin American sport, comparative sport policy, sport management, or Latin American history, culture and society. |
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| blue jays player development complex: Minor League Baseball Frank Hoffmann, Rebecca S Kraus, Martin J Manning, 2012-10-12 Examine the big-league benefits of minor league baseball!The Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports examines the role played by minor league baseball in hundreds of cities and towns across the United States. Written from the unique perspective of a sociologist who also happens to be an avid baseball fan, the book looks at the contributions minor league teams make to the quality of life in their communities, creating focal points for spirit and cohesiveness while providing opportunities for interaction and entertainment. The book links theory and experience to present a “sociology of baseball” that explains the symbiotic relationship which brings people together for a common purposeto root, root, root for the home team.From the author: Minor league baseball is played across the country in more than 100 very different communities. These communities seem to share a special bond with their teams. As with all sports teams, there is a symbiotic relationship between the team and the city or town that it represents. In the case of major league professional sports, the relationship is often fueled by economic outcomes. On the minor league level, the relationship appears to go beyond mere money and prestige. Minor league teams occupy a special place in our hearts. We are more forgiving when they lose, and extremely proud of them when they win.Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports is a detailed look at the connection between town and team, including: economic benefits (development strategies, community growth) intangible benefits (ballpark camaraderie, hometown pride) fan attachment and attendance (demographic variables, stadium accessibility, “home court advantage”) case studies of two Maryland minor-league franchises--the Class AA Bowie Baysox and the Class A Hagerstown Suns Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports also includes an introduction to the organizational structure of the minor leagues, a history of each current league, and charts and tables on attendance figures and franchise relocations. This book is essential reading for sociologists, sport sociologists/historians, academics and/or practitioners in the fields of community sociology and psychology, and of course, baseball fans. |
| blue jays player development complex: Under the Rainbow Jeanette A. Auger, Kate Krug, 2020-07-10T00:00:00Z With contributions from Dayna B. Daniels & Judy Davidson, Valda Leighteizer and Ross Higgins Under the Rainbow is a primer on the social and political history and the everyday practices and processes of living queer lives in Canada. Framed through a life-course perspective, this book provides an overview of the historical and contemporary issues in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and/or queer folk. The chapters in this text highlight the contributions of academics and community groups as well as individuals working on queer issues in Canada and focus primarily on contemporary Canadian material, introducing readers to topics such as law, history, health, education, youth, older persons, end of life decisions, social constructions of sexual identities, sports, transgender issues and issues experienced by lesbians and gay men living in Quebec. |
| blue jays player development complex: Finley Ball Nancy Finley, 2016-03-29 This is the story of a losing baseball team that became a 1970s dynasty, thanks to the unorthodox strategies and stunts of two very colorful men. When Charlie Finley bought the A's in 1960, he was an outsider to the game—a insurance businessman with a larger-than-life personality. He brought his cousin Carl on as his right-hand man, moved the team from Kansas City to Oakland, and pioneered a new way to put together a winning team. With legendary players like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Vida Blue, the Finleys' Oakland A's won three straight World Series and riveted the nation. Now Carl Finley's daughter Nancy reveals the whole story behind her family's winning legacy—how her father and uncle developed their scouting strategy, why they employed odd gimmicks like orange baseballs and mustache bonuses, and how the success of the '70s Oakland A's changed the game of baseball. |
| blue jays player development complex: Athletic Movement Skills Brewer, Clive, 2017-01-17 Before athletes can become strong and powerful, they need to master the movement skills required in sport. Athletic Movement Skills covers the underlying science and offers prescriptive advice on bridging the gap between scientist and practitioner so coaches and athletes can work together to achieve dominance. |
| blue jays player development complex: Adaptation Wonders Barrett Williams, ChatGPT, 2025-03-27 Discover the mesmerizing world of mimicry with Adaptation Wonders, an enthralling exploration into the fascinating art of imitation in nature. This captivating eBook reveals the astonishing tactics used by animals, insects, plants, and more to survive, thrive, and deceive in the wild. Embark on a journey through the animal kingdom in Chapter 1 as you uncover the intricate layers of mimicry's history and concept. Delve into the basics of mimetic adaptation in Chapter 2, where you will learn about the evolutionary roots and distinct types like Batesian and Müllerian mimicry. The vivid realm of visual deception unfolds in Chapter 3, showcasing how color, pattern, and shape are cunningly employed to blend seamlessly with the environment. From butterflies and wasp mimics to the incredible cephalopod masters of deception, Chapters 4 and 5 dive deep into the ingenious methods of mimicry among insects and aquatic creatures. In Chapter 6, discover the astonishing tricks used by birds, from feathered illusions to vocal mimicry, while Chapter 7 unveils the surprising world of plant mimicry, revealing how orchids and leaf insects craft their counterfeit appearances. Further chapters offer insights into behavioral mimicry and its defensive advantages, highlighting the complex dynamics of predator-prey interactions. Explore how rapid adaptation to changing habitats and the looming shadow of climate change affect mimicry in today's world. Chapters on the costs of mimicry, human impact, and conservation efforts underscore the challenges and hopes for the future, while captivating case studies illustrate stunning successes and sobering failures. Conclude your exploration with insights into mimicry's role in ecosystem diversity, emphasizing its importance in ecological networks. Adaptation Wonders inspires awe and curiosity, inviting readers to appreciate the endless dance of imitation that shapes our natural world. |
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| blue jays player development complex: The Bullpen Gospels: Dirk Hayhurst, 2010-04-01 From the humble heights of a Class-A pitcher's mound to the deflating lows of sleeping on his gun-toting grandmother's air mattress, veteran reliever Dirk Hayhurst steps out of the bullpen to deliver the best pitch of his career--a raw, unflinching and surprisingly moving account of his life in the minors. I enjoyed the visualizations, maybe a little too much, and would stop only when I felt I'd centered myself. . .or after one of my teammates hit me in the nuts with the rosin bag while my eyes were closed. Hilariously self-effacing and brutally honest, Hayhurst captures the absurdities, the grim realities, and the occasional nuggets of hard-won wisdom culled from four seasons in the minors. Whether training tarantulas to protect his room from thieving employees in a backwater hotel, watching the raging battles fought between his partially paralyzed father and his alcoholic brother, or absorbing the gentle mockery of some not-quite-starstruck schoolchildren, Dirk reveals a side of baseball, and life, rarely seen on ESPN. My career has crash-landed on the floor of my grandma's old sewing room. If this is a dream come true, then dreams smell a lot like mothballs and Bengay. Somewhere between Bull Durham and The Rookie, The Bullpen Gospels takes an unforgettable trot around the inglorious base paths of minor league baseball, where an inch separates a ball from a strike, and a razor-thin margin can be the difference between The Show or a long trip home. It's not often that someone comes along who is a good pitcher and a good writer. --King Kaufman, Salon After many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years spent in the bullpen, I can verify that this is a true picture of baseball. --Tim McCarver There are great truths within, of the kind usually unspoken. And as he expresses them, Dirk Hayhurst describes himself as 'a real person who moonlights as a baseball player.' In much the same manner, while The Bullpen Gospels chronicles how all of us face the impact when we learn reality is both far meaner and far richer than our dreams--it also moonlights as one of the best baseball books ever written. --Keith Olbermann A bit of Jim Bouton, a bit of Jim Brosnan, a bit of Pat Jordan, a bit of crash Davis, and a whole lot of Dirk Hayhurst. Often hilarious, sometimes poignant. This is a really enjoyable baseball read. --Bob Costas Fascinating. . .a perspective that fans rarely see. --Trevor Hoffman, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers The Bullpen Gospels is a rollicking good bus ride of a book. Hayhurst illuminates a baseball life not only with wit and humor, but also with thought-provoking introspection. --Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated Dirk Hayhurst has written a fascinating, funny and honest account on life in the minor leagues. I loved it. Writers can't play baseball, but in this case, a player sure can write. --Tim Kurkjian, Senior Writer, ESPN The Magazine, analyst/reporter ESPN television Bull Durham meets Ball Four in Dirk Hayhurst's hilarious and moving account of life in baseball's glamour-free bush leagues. --Rob Neyer, ESPN.com If Holden Caulfield could dial up his fastball to 90 mph, he might have written this funny, touching memoir about a ballplayer at a career--and life--crossroads. He might have called it 'Pitcher in the Rye.' Instead, he left it to Dirk Hayhurst, the only writer in the business who can make you laugh, make you cry and strike out Ryan Howard. --King Kaufman, Salon The Bullpen Gospels is a funny bone-tickling, tear duct-stimulating, feel-good story that will leave die-hard baseball fans--and die-hard human beings, for that matter--well, feeling good. --Bob Mitchell, author of Once Upon a Fastball |
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Oct 20, 2023 · Technical Blue-point Growler. Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Model A Mark, Oct 20, 2023.
Hot Rods Anyone have an old Wolverine Camshaft catalog - The …
Jun 4, 2020 · Yep, along with Cam Dynamics around the same time frame. My catalog is #90, has 1990 date inside the front cover.
History - The Crest ~ What does it mean? | The H.A.M.B.
Jul 23, 2018 · The original emblem was busy and bore the entire “Ford Motor Co. Detroit, Mich” wording in an amorphously shaped black-and-white background. The script, which has stood …
Model T drawings & plans | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Jan 22, 2010 · 17.5" is were the rear wheel center line is 8" and 27.5" is were the sub frame flares out to match the body (see picture)
Technical - Holley electric Red pump question | The H.A.M.B.
Jul 14, 2016 · Ran holley red and blue pumps for a while, always with a holley so can't help with your original question. My advice is to keep an extra red pump in your trunk with tools to swap …
Chicago Guys: Blue Bandit Pics Wanted | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy …
Mar 14, 2008 · My brother owned the Blue Bandit Gto for a short time in the early 70's. He sold it to a Pontiac collector who at the time was around Olney Illinois. He found the car again a year …
Chicago Guys: Blue Bandit Pics Wanted | Page 2 | The H.A.M.B.
Mar 14, 2008 · I actually talked with the guys brother today that owns the Blue Bandit GTO funny car, it is in a garage in Texas, the guy won't allow anyone to see it, but his brother said the guy …
Hot Rods Ford 429/460-best intake manifold for high HP?
Aug 12, 2008 · That is the Blue Thunder 4v dp intake...they are a dealer. Not a bad intake, but the Stealth is easier to obtain. I would not expect to see an incredible difference between the …
Technical - blue flame 6 | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Jul 12, 2016 · Some folks say that all of the old 6s are blue flame, others say it started with the 1937 engine (which had the first of the funky combustion chamber design), others say it started …
Removing "bluing" from chrome headers. [polisher?] - The Jalopy …
Mar 10, 2007 · The plating appears to be in good condition but it's turned blue. I've had limited sucess with a product called "Blue-away" purchased at the local Harley shop on some plated …
Technical - Blue-point Growler | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Oct 20, 2023 · Technical Blue-point Growler. Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Model A Mark, Oct 20, 2023.
Hot Rods Anyone have an old Wolverine Camshaft catalog - The …
Jun 4, 2020 · Yep, along with Cam Dynamics around the same time frame. My catalog is #90, has 1990 date inside the front cover.
History - The Crest ~ What does it mean? | The H.A.M.B.
Jul 23, 2018 · The original emblem was busy and bore the entire “Ford Motor Co. Detroit, Mich” wording in an amorphously shaped black-and-white background. The script, which has stood …
Model T drawings & plans | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Jan 22, 2010 · 17.5" is were the rear wheel center line is 8" and 27.5" is were the sub frame flares out to match the body (see picture)
Technical - Holley electric Red pump question | The H.A.M.B.
Jul 14, 2016 · Ran holley red and blue pumps for a while, always with a holley so can't help with your original question. My advice is to keep an extra red pump in your trunk with tools to swap …
