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Venezuelan Bust, Baseball Boom: Andres Reiner and Scouting on the New FrontierThough Venezuela is sandwiched between two soccer mad countries Brazil and Colombia baseball is its national pastime and passion. Yet until the late 1980s few professional teams actively scouted and developed players there. This book is about the man who changed all that and brought Venezuela into Major League Baseball in a major way. While other teams were looking to the Dominican Republic for new talent, Houston Astros' scout Andr s Reiner saw an
Though Venezuela is sandwiched between two soccer-mad countries--Brazil and Colombia--baseball is its national pastime and passion. Yet until the late 1980s few professional teams actively scouted and developed players there. This book is about the man who changed all that and brought Venezuela into Major League Baseball in a major way. While other teams were looking to the Dominican Republic for new talent, Houston Astros' scout Andr s Reiner saw an untapped niche in Venezuela. Venezuelan Bust, Baseball Boom recounts how, over the next fifteen years, Reiner signed nearly one hundred players, nineteen of whom reached the majors. The stories of these players--among them Bobby Abreu, Joh n Santana, Melvin Mora, Carlos Guill n, and Freddy Garc a--are interwoven with Reiner's own, together creating a fascinating portrait of a curious character in the annals of sports and a richly textured picture of the opening of Venezuela as baseball's new frontier. Countless interviews broaden and deepen the story's insights into how the scouting system works, how Reiner worked within it, and how his efforts have affected the sport of baseball in Venezuela and the significance of Venezuela in the world of Major League Baseball.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bison Books
Published: 04/01/2008
ISBN: 9780803215719
Pages: 257
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.28w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Multicultural Review 09/01/2008 pg. 59
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★★★★★ 5
Great dog toy!
Color: Green
This is my third or fourth purchase of the same toy. My 45 lb super chewer dog loves to chew on this and especially likes to play tug of war. He is very rough on toys and most do not last longer than a few weeks. This toy lasts about 2 years - which is amazing considering my dog plays with it every day. Eventually it breaks in half during a tug of war session, but I don’t consider that a flaw or a problem because we definitely get our money’s worth of playtime! I’m happy to buy a new one every couple of years and I will keep buying it as long as it is available.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Still going strong after three months of Doberman teeth!
Color: Green
This was one of the first toys I purchased for my adopted 4 year old Doberman Pinscher. It has been chewed, and chewed, and chewed some more. This is one of his 3 favorite toys when he has to go in his crate. As of yet there are no significant teeth marks, holes, or missing pieces. It is solid rubber, light weight compared to a similar toy he has, and just the right size to carry around in his mouth. He seems to enjoy the sensation the little rubber nubs have on his gums when he chews it. We have also used this toy to play tug of war and fetch for the same reasons listed but also because the neon green color is easy to see especially if the dog gets distracted and leaves it in the yard. When playing fetch the weight of the toy does not lead to rotator cuff surgery with repetitive throwing on the part of the dog's human! When it gets too dirty and slimy for my tolerance, it is easily washed in the laundry room sink with dish detergent and a sponge always returning to its Spic n' Span original appearance. If and when he chews this one up, I will not hesitate to replace it.
Top 3 Likes:
-Sturdy, holds up to chewing, used as a crate toy as it poses no threat from dislodged pieces
-Bright color aids in finding it outside
-Comparatively lightweight, easy to throw, and easy to clean
Top 3 Disikes:
-Potentially an aggressive chewer could dismantle
Only 1 dislike!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
★★★★★ 1
Cracked and breaking
Color: Green, Color: Green
Not durable
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fantastic toy for strong chewers
Color: Green
This dog toy is FANTASTIC! I have a pitbull that is a STRONG chewer and not even a piece has come off! This toy has lasted the longest of any dog toy I’ve ever had! I got one and then immediately ordered another one! Highly recommend
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Didn’t play like I thought she would
Color: Green
Good product for size and durability.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026