Ballpark Figures

McClelland & Stewart, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Book is clean with a square, tight binding and bright, white pages. Book has minor wear on the edges that is difficult to see in the scans. THE BLUE JAYS AND THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL From the outset, the Toronto Blue Jays were different. Conceived as a long-term investment in Canada and in the future, the Jays were soon a hot property - for the fans, the community and the local economy. At a time when many teams were merely rich men's toys, the Blue Jays' owners insisted that the team be run on sound business principles right from the start. The Jays began during a time of upheaval in baseball: strikes by players and umpires, the beginnings of free-agency and skyrocketing salaries, and widespread drug use. They also have their own particular problems, among them a declining Canadian dollar and a stadium unanimously held to be the worst in major-league baseball. Yet, in spite of the odds, the team and its management have surpassed many of the proud, old franchises desperate for a quick financial fix. For the Jays business philosophy permeates the entire organization: from the front office to the farm system, patience, continuity and promoting from within are vital to developing and maintaining a strong organization. From losing and then winning a franchise and the first faltering steps in the majors in 1977, the Jays have become a force on the field and a model corporation, emulated by other teams trying to stay afloat The book you see in the images is the actual book we have for sale. Why pay more? When you buy this book from us, you are helping to support a small brick and mortar family owned store. We have been curating our collection for three generations and currently have over 250,000 volumes in stock. Please feel free to call for more stock.