Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Baseball Fan

by gondeee on Dec 18, 2009 8:47 AM EST

If you're like me, you haven't done any shopping yet. I thought I would help folks out by pointing out two self-serving gifts that they can get for the baseball fan in their family.

First, our very own CB Wilkins has penned a short novel as much about life as baseball, Four-A follows relief pitcher Bry "Hummer" James over the course of a season, as he bounces between the highest levels of professional baseball, stuck in between, at an unofficial level called Four-A.

Help show CB some love and "buy his product."

The second gift if for the Fantasy baseball fan in your life. For the second year in a row, I had the opportunity to contribute to John Burnson's Graphical Player. The book is a run-down of every baseball player who could have a fantasy impact in 2010, with not only analysis from a team expert (like me for the Braves), but a huge sampling of stats presented in graphed format so you can easily see trends. People I know that have used it for their fantasy drafts say it is possibly the most helpful book on the market for fantasy baseball players.

For a preview of the book, click here.

To order the book, click here.

And here's an update on the Talking Chop 2010 Baseball Annual, which should be coming out around the start of spring training. All the site content has been formatted into the book, and every player's career stats have been added. All the minor league player reviews and stats have been added. Most of the gaps in the player analysis and minor league analysis have been filled, and I'm just waiting to get sporadically motivated to tackle some of the bigger items like the season review. All in all, the annual is coming along wonderfully. I think it's going to be delivered on time, and will be a book to be proud of.

Happy Shopping!

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by Lizziebeth on Dec 18, 2009 9:52 AM EST reply actions

Did you buy the one copy that I sold today? If so, freaking awesome, thanks.

I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Dec 19, 2009 4:01 AM EST up reply actions

Well, it wasn’t me, but it could’ve been my Mom or my sister because it’s at the top of my Cmas wish list. I made it reallllllly easy and provided them with the link, so there’s no excuse for me not getting it. And if I don’t get it, I will definitely be the one buying it on 12/26. :)
Hey, I like nothing more than supporting people who deserve it. It may be in untraditional ways, but it’s support nonetheless.

by Lizziebeth on Dec 21, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

Hahah

I don’t think too many people are going to buy that Fantasy Baseball book now…

In Frank Wren I trust.

by Scott Coleman on Dec 18, 2009 11:16 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Short novel? It’s not the size that matters…

I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Dec 18, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions

Girls are totally lieing when they say that they only like reading huge thick books…

"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host

by bwellnjonesco on Dec 18, 2009 12:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Depends on the author.

by Lizziebeth on Dec 18, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

Or the font, I hear.

Overheard in press box, from local reporter: 'If this Moore kid was any good, they'd be up 31-0 right now.'
--Darin Gantt, on CAR@NE

by MichaelProcton on Dec 18, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions

I bet u “hear” that…

"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host

by bwellnjonesco on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I don't NOT hear it.

Overheard in press box, from local reporter: 'If this Moore kid was any good, they'd be up 31-0 right now.'
--Darin Gantt, on CAR@NE

by MichaelProcton on Dec 19, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions

Bry "Hummer" James

Either CB needs to gets his mind out of the gutter, or I do.

If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.

by Yakker on Dec 18, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions

There’s an explanation of how the dirty minded on his teams always come up with that nickname, always thinking that they’re original.

I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Dec 18, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions

Ha ha

Nice.

If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.

by Yakker on Dec 18, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

CB, I’ve been meaning to ask, who is that that you used for your cover picture? Anyone we know, or is it someone random?

"Dum spiro spero"

by Bravely going forward on Dec 18, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions

It’s Andy Mitchell. He’s a sidearming right handed pitcher who’s played for the Norfolk Tides (the team is focused on for a good part of the story) the last three years. He’s been very good now for five years at AAA but hasn’t yet been called up to the Majors. He’s one of the nicest guys I know and he was pleasantly shocked when I asked him if it was Ok that I use his image for the book. And he read it and enjoyed it and thought it was pretty accurate, which was nice to hear since I’ve never played pro ball or been in a clubhouse, so that meant a lot coming from a pro player, especially one I respect so much.
Andy is from just south of Atlanta and has always wanted to play for the Braves. He’s a free agent right now so come on Fran Wren, get it done!

I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Dec 18, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions