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Theology pieces together clues to one of baseball’s great unsolved mysteries: Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein.
In 2005, at the age of 32, and just a year after leading the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years, Epstein walked away from the position he had coveted his entire life. The decision stunned Red Sox Nation and surprised fans, players, coaches, and other GMs across the country. Author John Frascella reveals the conflict behind Epstein’s sudden resignation as well as the circumstances leading to his return in 2006. He also explores Epstein’s rapid rise to the top, his managerial skills (which some question despite his obvious success), and his cutting-edge methods for evaluating players and running a professional baseball franchise. Theology gives Red Sox fans a unique perspective from which to relive their recent and current World Series victories while offering all baseball lovers an insightful account into one of the game’s most fascinating figures.
Chapter 1 Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures 1
Chapter 2 "The Wonder Kid," Literally 3
Chapter 3 Climbing the Ladder 27
Chapter 4 Methods, Strategies... Secrets? 45
Chapter 5 Reviving a Franchise 66
Chapter 6 Boston's Prodigal Son Steps Down 104
Chapter 7 Part I: First Love Never Dies 119
Part II Building a Champion... Again 122
Chapter 8 Beyond the Game: Theo's Personal Life 168
Chapter 9 As Good as His Results? 178
Chapter 10 The World in His Palm 212
Bibliography 215
Index 221
Debbie_Pearsall
Posted May 29, 2009
Author John Frascella is one of the brightest up and coming sports writers of this generation. "Theology" covers every angle, every struggle, and every opportunity. Frascella has clearly done his research (easily proven by the numerous pages of bibliography) and it shows by the words of all those who know Theo Epstein best. He has done Epstein's struggles justice and has created a story that is intriguing to any baseball fan and not just a Fenway dweller (I, myself, am a Yankee fan). Frascella even boldly critiques his subject, where toward the latter part of the book he discusses Epstein's thus-far best and worst moves at the helm of the franchise. Frascella covers every instance of the book professionally and as a gentleman. His words are powerful, especially for a new writer. I can't wait for his next one.
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Overview
Theology pieces together clues to one of baseball’s great unsolved mysteries: Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein.
In 2005, at the age of 32, and just a year after leading the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years, Epstein walked away from the position he had coveted his entire life. The decision stunned Red Sox Nation and surprised fans, players, coaches, and other GMs across the country. Author John Frascella reveals the conflict behind Epstein’s sudden...