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Title: One Pitch Away
Post by: ultimate7 on 12/08/04, 09:11:33 AM
This book is about the 1986 LCS's and World Series, I'm only 45 pages into the book, but I'd say it's a must read for any big RBI fan.

Just found out, the Astros clinched in 1986 on a Mike Scott No-hitter against SF, the last five batters he retired were:

Pinch hitter Harry Spillman, Pinch hitter Mike Aldrete, Dan Gladden, Robby Thompson, and Will Clark.

Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: GreatScott on 12/08/04, 10:10:18 AM
where did you buy it?
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: ultimate7 on 12/08/04, 10:12:39 AM
I got it on ebay it was $1 plus $4 shipping

This seller still has copies left

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=378&item=4506224849&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=378&item=4506224849&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V)

It took 2 weeks to ship, but I got it
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: fknmclane on 12/08/04, 11:47:20 AM
The seller has one less copy.  Thanks ultimate.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: Ryno23 on 12/08/04, 12:38:27 PM
one more less.

you're the shizzle!
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: Gantry on 12/08/04, 01:43:48 PM
This is a great book.  Bought it quite some time ago and read about 2/3rds of it.  It's all RBI-related - they have a chapter on Mike Scott, Doug DeCinces, Donnie Moore etc.  Should probably finish it sometime...
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: Blyleven_No-No on 12/09/04, 02:40:34 PM
Dan Gladden played for the giants??
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: ultimate7 on 12/10/04, 11:08:43 AM
More spoilers for those of you that are getting the book...




Never new that Donnie Moore tried to kill his wife right before he killed himself.  Shot at her 6 times hitting her 4 times, but hit no vitals.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: TβG on 12/10/04, 11:48:55 AM
...another example of his ineffectiveness as a closer.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: ultimate7 on 12/10/04, 11:54:10 AM
Quote from: Teddyballgame113 on 12/10/04, 11:48:55 AM
...another example of his ineffectiveness as a closer.

Nice
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: Baines on 12/10/04, 12:02:24 PM
I believe we have a post of the week.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: Blyleven_No-No on 12/10/04, 01:16:21 PM
I know that was set up really well for you Teddy, but that might compete for the post of the year.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: ultimate7 on 12/14/04, 01:16:32 PM
I am now more than 1/2 done with the book and really think it has a lot of good information and I enjoy reading the book, but I'm beginning to feel that parts of it are not very well written.  I'm no literary expert so when you read it let me know if you agree.
Title: Re:One Pitch Away
Post by: TbT on 10/08/06, 08:14:45 AM
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/10/04, 11:08:43 AM
More spoilers for those of you that are getting the book...
Never new that Donnie Moore tried to kill his wife right before he killed himself.  Shot at her 6 times hitting her 4 times, but hit no vitals.

Quote from: TBG on 12/10/04, 11:48:55 AM
...another example of his ineffectiveness as a closer.

i almost craped myself.  literaly. i was holding in a dump so i could finish this thread until i read TBG's post.  the race for the crapper was then on.
Title: Re: One Pitch Away
Post by: TβG on 10/08/06, 11:16:58 AM
there's nothing like the quality joke fermenting for almost two years.... then wamo!
Title: Re: One Pitch Away
Post by: Big Hath on 10/08/06, 05:02:32 PM
Quote from: TBG on 12/10/04, 11:48:55 AM
...another example of his ineffectiveness as a closer.

it's official

:POW:
Title: Re: One Pitch Away
Post by: BDawk on 10/09/06, 12:27:11 PM
Quote from: TBG on 10/08/06, 11:16:58 AM
there's nothing like the quality joke fermenting for almost two years.... then wamo!

You're jokes are so ahead of their time...it didn't become mainstream until just now
Title: Re: One Pitch Away
Post by: Clambutt on 10/10/06, 06:32:06 PM
Quote from: BDawk on 10/09/06, 12:27:11 PM
Quote from: TBG on 10/08/06, 11:16:58 AM
there's nothing like the quality joke fermenting for almost two years.... then wamo!

You're jokes are so ahead of their time...it didn't become mainstream until just now
TBG=Lenny Bruce???
Title: Re: One Pitch Away
Post by: BDawk on 10/10/06, 09:43:27 PM
No...Lenny Bruce was probably funny in his time...but I think his legend is much better than the actual comedy. Listen to it now and it's not thrilling.

TBG is more like...The State