Download or read book Beltway Boys written by Elliott Smith and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider s look at the Washington Nationals breakout season and their unique strategy to piece together a contending team, this work shows how the team combined once-in-a-generation talent with an experienced manager and a roster of other talented young players to lead the team to the top of the National League East. Anchored by a pair of number one draft picksthe steady, serious Stephen Strasburg and the brash, bold Bryce Harperthe Nationals have been elevated to first place in the National League East. Beltway Boys dives into Strasburg and Harper s preordained journey to the major leagues and the challenges they faced once they arrived, including Strasburg s recovery from Tommy John Surgery and Harper s misperceived persona. Also included are several never-before-told stories about the budding superstars, manager Davey Johnson, and general manager Mike Rizzo, making this the perfect reference for any baseball fan."