Brothers in arms: koufax, kershaw, and the dodgers#x92; extraordinary pitching tradition

"The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards that followed. In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman explores the organization's rich pitching history, from Koufax and Drysdale to Valenzuela and Hershiser, to the sublime Clayton Kershaw. Weisman delves deep into this lineage of excellence, interviewing both the legends that toed the rubber and the teammates, coaches, and personalities that witnessed their genius. Required reading for Dodgers fans young and old, Brothers in Arms is an unmatched exploration of the most renowned collection of pitchers in baseball history"--;All-time Dodger pitching leaders in wins above replacement -- Pregame: The ancestors -- Part one: The kings of Brooklyn. Ralph Branca ; Preacher Roe ; Carl Erskine ; Don Newcombe ; Johnny Podres -- Part two: The two emperors. Sandy Koufax ; Don Drysdale -- Part three: The post-Koufax generation. Bill Singer ; Claude Osteen ; Don Sutton -- Part four: The modern classicists. Tommy John ; Andy Messersmith ; Burt Hooton ; Bob Welch ; Jerry Reuss -- Part five: El Toro and the Bulldog. Fernando Valenzuela ; Orel Hershiser -- Part six: The international rotation. Ramón Martinez ; Chan Ho Park ; Ismael Valdez ; Hideo Nomo -- Part seven: The hired hands. Kevin Brown ; Zack Greinke -- Part eight: The bullpen aces -- Part nine: The magnificent. Clayton Kershaw. "Davey Johnson is best known for managing the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles--and taking all three clubs to their respective league championship series during his time at the helm. When teams needed to improve, they hired Johnson, and he delivered, memorably leading the Mets to the 1986 World Series title. Yet even as he raised the bar of their success, all three clubs parted ways with Johnson, a pattern that puzzles him to this day. A self-termed "army brat," Johnson kept moving, managing the Los Angeles Dodgers then the Washington Nationals before announcing his retirement in 2013. But managing baseball has been just one part of Johnson's fascinating life. A true Renaissance man, Johnson has also found incredible success as a land investor, pilot, scratch golfer, scuba diving teacher, and mathematician, pioneering the use of sabermetrics in the big leagues. Now, Johnson finally takes the time to meditate on his wild and remarkable journey, with reflections on not only his All-Star playing days and years of managerial success in New York, Cincinnati, and Baltimore, but on his entire career"-- Provided by publisher Davey Johnson is best known for managing the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles -- and taking all three clubs to their respective league championship series during his time at the helm. When teams needed to improve, they hired Johnson, and he delivered, memorably leading the Mets to the 1986 World Series title. Yet even as he raised the bar of their success, all three clubs parted ways with Johnson, a pattern that puzzles him to this day. A self-termed army brat," Johnson kept moving, managing the Los Angeles Dodgers then the Washington Nationals before announcing his retirement in 2013. But managing baseball has been just one part of Johnson's fascinating life. A true Renaissance man, Johnson has also found incredible success as a land investor, pilot, scratch golfer, scuba diving teacher, and mathematician, pioneering the use of sabermetrics in the big leagues. Now, Johnson finally takes the time to meditate on his wild and remarkable journey, with reflections on not only his All-Star playing days and years of managerial success in New York, Cincinnati, and Baltimore, but on his entire career." "The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards that followed. In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman explores the organization's rich pitching history, from Koufax and Drysdale to Valenzuela and Hershiser, to the sublime Clayton Kershaw. Weisman delves deep into this lineage of excellence, interviewing both the legends that toed the rubber and the teammates, coaches, and personalities that witnessed their genius. Required reading for Dodgers fans young and old, Brothers in Arms is an unmatched exploration of the most renowned collection of pitchers in baseball history"-- Provided by publisher Introduction Quick note on sourcing and statistics All-time Dodger pitching leaders in wins above replacement Pregame: the ancestors Part one: the kings of Brooklyn Part two: the two emperors Part three: the post-Koufax generation Part four: the modern classicists Part five: El Toro and the bulldog Part six: the international rotation Part seven: the hired hands Part eight: the bullpen aces Part nine: the magnificent.