Baseball & Other Diversions

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THE SOUL OF BASEBALL
From the Negro Leagues to Ken Burns' BASEBALL, Buck O'Neill's life is placed in perspective in Joe Posnanski's The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America. If you love baseball, you'll love Buck's story. If you love great people, you'll love Buck's story. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

RUNNING TIPS: Injury Prevention
Newton Wellesley Hospital's quick tip guide to avoiding injury while running. then be sure to listen to Carl Faust discuss this topic in a LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST.

A COACH'S LETTER TO HIS SON
Yankee Magazine's Mel Allen discovered a truth. Coaching baseball has a downside, especially when it came to is son. A personal letter is now a remarkable book. The Frugal Yankees talks it over with the author of A Coach's Letter to His Son. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

DYNASTY
Are the Boston Red Sox this generations baseball dynasty? Boston Herald sports writer Tony Mazzarotti explores how they won their second World Series and how they will do it again. What is their secret? LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

The New England Patriots are the NFL's best team. From fumblers to champions in five years! Sportswriter Christopher Price details this amazing corporate culture in The BLUEPRINT: THE LAST GREAT NFL SUPERPOPWER. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

PANDEMONIUM ON THE FIELD
Bill Nowlin has edited and authored a book of extraordinary depth on the 1967 Red Sox season. Listen as he explain how he did it and what it all means. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

FRUGAL FENWAY
Fenway Park isn't cheap. Super fan Tim Shea reveals frugal ways to visit the nation's most beloved baseball park. Great tips for family, fan or tourist alike. His book is Fenway! The Ultimate Fan's Guide to the Nation's Ballpark LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

CARNY SCAMS
Carnival and fair games are often rigged. Discover the cheats, and ways to beat them. Impress your main squeeze and win that big kewpie doll.(audio file) If you'd like to a more in-depth look at midway games, please check out out special report in our "HOW TO..."section or LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

VOICE OF FENWAY
Fenway Park's announcer Carl Beane, voice of the Red Sox, talks baseball, Fenway and what it's like being the voice of a major league baseball team. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

> TICKET SCALPING
Scalping is legal and illegal; it's fair & unfair. Why it has become a hot button issue? Wellesley College Professor Karl Case weighs in with his studies and thoughts. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

GOOD SPORTS?
We've all heard it, sports builds character. But in a world of steroids, doping, arrests and some really bad behavior, is that really true? The Frugal Yankee steps into the box and takes a swing at sports character, good or bad? LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

BUYING A BIKE
Most of us are thinking about our health. Bikes are a great way to get in shape and enjoy New England. But when was the last time you purchased a bike? Do you know what fitting is? Jeff Palter from The Bicycle Loft in Burlington MA joins the Frugal Yankees and explains. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

MINOR LEAGUE BALL
Minor league baseball is thrifty family fun. Worcester Tornadoes' Alan Stone talks about his team, his league and why minor leagues offer something better. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST

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