内容简介:
In this sequel to Fair Is Foul, Washington Veterans manager Jimmy Hoyle leads the team on opening day of the 1993 baseball season. Will his collection of quality rookies fulfill owner Simpson Schellenbargeras goal of a first-year expansion team winning the World Series? Can Jimmy Hoyle maintain pennant hopes as he faces a conspiracy within the Veterans front office, cynical press coverage by a local sports columnist, and a surprising shift in ownership during a frantic September pennant drive? With more tight situations than facing ano outs, bases loaded, a Jimmy Hoyle is also dealing with the ever-growing problems of his wife and three sons. Youall need a scorecard and a 7th-inning stretch breather as Jimmy Hoyleas struggles alter the main aplayersaa attitudes, along with his own career change, to bring the Veterans home as winners.