Dropping the Ball: Baseball's Troubles and How We Can and Must Solve Them

by Dave Winfield and Michael Levin

Baseball is in trouble. Yes, revenue has never been higher, attendance has never been better, and baseball has never had a stronger international presence. But the game has rarely faced more... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416534482
• ISBN13: 9781416534488
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

very strong book

off the Bat when George Steinbrenner is the doing the introduction then you know anything can be resolved. Brother Dave Winfield is a down to earth cat who pulls no punches and wants to see More Young Black Players respecting and knowing the what the Negro League,Jackie Robinson,Larry DOlby and other Black Ball Players who paved the way through Blood,sweat,tears to play this National past time. Dave Winfield has alot of strong concepts at making the game even better and also a strong future. this is a must read book.

Analytical and Revealing

Great book! I really enjoyed reading Dave's prospective of the game I love. I found it purposeful, direct and full of great solutions for improving America's pasttime. Dave has hit another grand slam! He gives everyone an action plan that includes people of all colors, class and creeds.... moms, dads, coaches and the like. Must read for young people and adults alike. Another great job Dave!

Positive, effective solutions for a troubled game

I've grown tired of all the baseball scandals...from BALCO to Pete Rose, etc. I've been a fan of the game all my life, but have kind of lost touch from the strike on up until now. It just seems like MLB and its players are out of touch with the concerns of the average fan and parent. I was surprised to find that this book, written by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, is a positive and throughly researched look at the game and how to make it better. I sincerely hope that the suggestions he's made in these pages are acted upon by MLB execs at the top level and by community leaders and youth baseball coaches at the bottom.

A Class Act

When Dave came to Toronto in 1992, he not only brought his bat, but he brought experience and a positive attitude that led the Jays to the pinnacle -- the World Series. Once again, his experience and hope for the game he obviously loves comes thru. This is a good read.

Interesting take on America's pastime

I thought this was going to be another baseball bashing book focusing on the hot-button steroid issue. I was pleasantly surprised that Winfield discusses all the issues that we fans bring up on the various sports radio shows. It's nice to know someone on the "inside" is listening. But the kicker is... he offers solutions -- from the grass-roots little league level to upper management. I was shocked to see George Steinbrenner's most flattering endorsement right on the cover. If these two can make peace, I suppose anything is possible.