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Frank Thomas Wins!!!

What book should we read?

Wrecking Crew	0 votes
The Frank Thomas Story	8 votes
Ernie Banks sez "Let's read two!"	1 votes
Other (specify below)	0 votes

Willets Point Dec 20 2005 03:00 PM Edited 3 time(s), most recently on Jan 03 2006 09:50 AM

We've got some interest in reading and discussing a baseball book together. Edgy nominated in this thread the book Wrecking Crew by John Albert. Metirish nominated in this thread the book Kiss it Goodbye :The Frank Thomas Story by original Met and recent Crane Pool visitor Frank Thomas. Vote above and a simple majority will prevail (please don't vote if you don't intend to participate). Voting closes Tuesday January 3d at 10 AM. I suggest we begin our discussion of the book the week of Jan. 30th.

Edgy DC Dec 20 2005 03:08 PM

I vote Kiss It Goodbye: The Frank Thomas Story followed by Wrecking Crew.

metirish Dec 20 2005 03:08 PM

That's cool with me...

Willets Point Dec 20 2005 03:11 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I vote Kiss It Goodbye: The Frank Thomas Story followed by Wrecking Crew. Are you voting "Let's read two" or are you just prioritizing?

Edgy DC Dec 20 2005 03:13 PM

The latter. One dog at a time.

Valadius Dec 20 2005 03:38 PM

Let's show some love to our new Pool-Mate.

Rockin' Doc Dec 21 2005 01:12 PM

I'm down with reading "Kiss It Goodbye". It would be great if we could have Frank Thomas join in on the discussions from time to time.

seawolf17 Dec 21 2005 01:32 PM

I'm not necessarily voting any particular way, but isn't the point of a book club to have debates and discussion? Is there much to debate in Thomas' book?

Edgy DC Dec 21 2005 01:43 PM

Discussion, yes, debate if it comes to it. Some books folks have had in book groups are about the history of rocketry.

Willets Point Dec 30 2005 02:02 PM

Bumping this up for one last push before the vote closes on Tuesday. Frank Thomas' autobiography will likely and deservedly be the book of choice, so you can also consider this a reminder to get a copy of the book over the weekend and start reading.

Willets Point Jan 03 2006 09:55 AM

In a sweep (only I voted lets read two) the Crane Pool forum has spoken to read Frank Thomas's autobiography Kiss it Goodbye. Order your copy today or request it from your local library (if they don't have it demand they get it or donate your copy when you're done). Discussions begin Jan. 30th.

Zvon Jan 03 2006 06:31 PM

well, I didnt get it for Christmas (it was a late wish) but this book is number one on my list next time I get to Borders.

Edgy DC Jan 03 2006 06:57 PM

You may want to order it online. I suspect that Borders won't be carrying it.

Zvon Jan 03 2006 08:15 PM

Edgy DC wrote: You may want to order it online. I suspect that Borders won't be carrying it. You may be right edge, tho Im continually amazed at what they do carry at this Borders by me. If its not in stock Ill try ordering it at Borders first. I only buy online when theres no other way.

Edgy DC Jan 03 2006 08:39 PM

I only buy at Borders when there's no other way.

Zvon Jan 03 2006 08:42 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I only buy at Borders when there's no other way. LMAOOOOOO laff of the week so far^

Edgy DC Jan 03 2006 08:48 PM

OK, kewl. Didn't mean to be funny, but kewl.

Zvon Jan 03 2006 09:43 PM

Edgy DC wrote: OK, kewl. Didn't mean to be funny, but kewl. its only tuesday. The week is still young. hehe