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The Cubs Way: The Zen Of Building The Best Team In Baseball And Breaking The Curse-new
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The New York Times Bestsellerwith Inside Access And Reporting, Sports Illustrated Senior Baseball Writer And Fox Sports Analyst Tom Verducci Reveals How Theo Epstein And Joe Maddon Built, Led, And Inspired The Chicago Cubs Team That Broke The Longest Championship Drought In Sports, Chronicling Their Epic Journey To Become World Series Champions.It Took 108 Years, But It Really Happened. The Chicago Cubs Are Once Again World Series Champions.How Did A Team Composed Of Unknown, Young Players And Supposedly Washedup Veterans Come Together To Break The Curse Of The Billy Goat? Tom Verducci, Twice Named National Sportswriter Of The Year And Cowriter Of The Yankee Years With Joe Torre, Will Have Full Access To Team President Theo Epstein, Manager Joe Maddon, And The Players To Tell The Story Of The Cubs' Transformation From Perennial Underachievers To The Best Team In Baseball.Beginning With Epstein'S First Year With The Team In 2011, Verducci Will Show How Epstein Went Beyond 'Moneyball' Thinking To Turn Around The Franchise. Leading The Organization With A Manual Called 'The Cubs Way,' He Focused On The Mental Side Of The Game As Much As The Physical, Emphasizing Chemistry As Well As Statistics.To Accomplish His Goal, Epstein Needed Manager Joe Maddon, An Eccentric Innovator, As His Counterweight On The Cubs' Bench. A Man Who Encourages Themed Road Trips And Latearrival Game Days To Loosen Up His Team, Maddon Mixed New Age Thinking With Old School Leadership To Help His Players Find Their Edge.The Cubs Way Takes Readers Behind The Scenes, Chronicling How Key Players Like Rizzo, Russell, Lester, And Arrieta Were Deftly Brought Into The Organization By Epstein And Coached By Maddon To Outperform Expectations. Together, Epstein And Maddon Proved That Clubhouse Culture Is As Important As Onbasepercentage, And That Intangible Components Like Personality, Vibe, And Positive Energy Are Necessary For A Team To Perform To Their Fullest Potential.Verducci Chronicles The Playoff Run That Culminated In An Instant Classic Game Seven. He Takes A Broader Look At The History Of Baseball In Chicago And The Almost Supernatural Element To The Team'S Repeated Loses That Kept Fans Suffering, But Also Served To Strengthen Their Loyalty.The Cubs Way Is A Celebration Of An Iconic Team And Its Journey To A World Championship That Fans And Readers Will Cherish For Years To Come.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Cubs Way'? A: 'The Cubs Way' focuses on how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon transformed the Chicago Cubs into World Series champions, detailing their strategies for building a successful team.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Cubs Way'? A: The book is authored by Tom Verducci, a senior baseball writer for Sports Illustrated and a FOX Sports analyst.
- Q: When was 'The Cubs Way' published? A: 'The Cubs Way' was published on April 3, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Cubs Way' have? A: 'The Cubs Way' contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Cubs Way' a new or used book? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: Does 'The Cubs Way' provide insights into the players' roles? A: Yes, the book highlights key players like Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Jake Arrieta, detailing their contributions to the team's success.
- Q: What themes does 'The Cubs Way' explore? A: The book explores themes such as team chemistry, clubhouse culture, and the mental aspects of baseball.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'The Cubs Way'? A: 'The Cubs Way' is aimed at baseball fans, particularly those interested in the Chicago Cubs and sports management.
- Q: What makes 'The Cubs Way' a bestseller? A: The book became a New York Times Bestseller due to its insider access, detailed reporting, and compelling narrative of the Cubs' historic championship journey.