mellochild -
This book is amazing. As a die-hard Red Sox fan for twenty-five years, I thought I was an old pro when it came to understanding the game - "The Rem-Dawg" made me look like a rookie! From the mechanics behind every pitch to what position to take in the field depending on who's at bat; from the way hitters work the counts to the way they bust slumps; from stealing signs to stealing bases to stealing a few zzzz's on the plane after a night game followed by a day game... this is the most definitive baseball book that I've ever read. A must for casual fans and know-it-all fans like me - this will make you feel like you're on the field! (Or at least on the bench. Natch.)
Teaches you stuff you should already know, but don't tend to think about when watching a game. It may seem a bit dated as many of the players referenced as examples were from the 2003 Red Sox and Yankees.
