2010 Bound Edition: Preorders underway

THE 2010 BOUND EDITION OF THE NEWBERG REPORT I'm now taking preorders for the 2010 Bound Edition of the Newberg Report, my 11th annual book on the Texas Rangers. It's over 300 pages commemorating the 2009 season, an intense, dynamic year of baseball that gave us more ups and downs than we'd seen from this franchise in a long time. It's all chronicled in the book. The 2010 Bound Edition, with forewords written by Peter Gammons and Kevin Goldstein, not only looks back on 2009 but also serves as a primer on what you can expect from this organization for years to come. Nowhere can you find more information and analysis on the players that the Rangers are developing as future members of the major league team and, in some scenarios, as ammunition to trade for veterans brought in to join the core of the club. More than 1000 of you on this mailing list are past customers of the Bound Edition, but for those of you who are relatively new to the Newberg Report, here is what you can expect from the book: THE FEATURES The book picks up right where the 2009 Bound Edition left off, taking you from October 13, 2008 to October 12, 2009 and containing every report I wrote in that span. It's the most thorough account you'll find of the many twists and turns that the 2009 season took, and of the implications of the personnel moves that highlighted it. Not just a complete record of the Rangers' 2009 season, the book includes a feature section comprised of more than 50 pages of new material that won't ever appear on the website or in any e-mail deliveries. Included in that section are rankings and analysis of more than 70 Rangers prospects, broken down by position. The "Poised" rankings of the 10 minor league position players and 10 minor league pitchers that I'm predicting breakout years for in 2010 are back, as is the annual "40-Man Roster Conundrum" chapter, in which I look at the roster decisions facing the organization this winter plus an explanation of how the Rule 5 Draft works. The Bound Edition contains complete 2009 statistics for every player who appeared with the Rangers' big league club, all six minor league affiliates, and the Dominican Summer League squads, plus full details on the Rangers' 2009 draft. The glossy front and back covers once again feature action shots – taken by some of the best photographers in the business – of some of the Rangers' top young players, perfect for autographs. The cover art was designed by the exquisitely talented Drew Sheppard and, as usual, the great Marty Yawnick of Type A Design masterminded the layout. The book itself is full of player photos as well. THE PRICE As always, the 2010 Bound Edition is $25. Because I have to front the costs, if you plan to buy copies of the book I would appreciate it if you're able to send payment now. If you pay for your order by November 15, I will waive the standard $2-per-book shipping charges. Accordingly, the book will cost you only $23 if you pay by November 15, either by (1) check or money order, or (2) credit card through www.PayPal.com . Since sales of the book have increased each year, it's easier on me if I know early roughly how many to have the printer generate for the first run. The books should be ready for delivery around December 15 at the latest, in time to help you not only stock your own reference shelf or coffee table but also fill Christmas and Chanukah lists for your friends and family. I know the $2 discount isn't much, but I don't have much of a margin to deal with. As we've done the past several years, we'll have a book release party, with players in attendance to sign autographs and shake hands and do a Q&A with us. Details soon on the location, and the date. I also have all the previous editions of the Bound Edition for sale. The price breakdown is as follows: 2010 Bound Edition – $25 (but $23 if you pay by November 15) 2009 Bound Edition – $20 2008 Bound Edition – $15 2007 Bound Edition – $15 2006 Bound Edition – $15 2005 Bound Edition – $15 2004 Bound Edition – $15 2003 Bound Edition – $15 2002 Bound Edition – $15 2001 Bound Edition – $15 2000 (a.k.a "1999") Bound Edition – $10 SPECIALS 1. Again, if you pay by November 15, the price of the 2009 Bound Edition is reduced from $25 to $23. 2. A gift set of all 11 Bound Editions is available for $150, which is a $25 discount. ORDERING For those who are in a position to pay now, I'd appreciate it. You can order by credit card through PayPal (more on that in a moment) or you can send a check or money order in whatever amount your order comes to, payable to "Jamey Newberg," at: Jamey Newberg Vincent Lopez Serafino Jenevein, P.C. 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 2000 Dallas, TX 75201 In addition to your check or money order, please make sure I have your mailing address, and specify how many of each book you want. Ordering by credit card through PayPal is very easy. Just go to www.paypal.com, select the "Send money" option, and type in GJSneaker@sbcglobal.net where it asks for the e-mail account (and again, make sure you identify exactly what years of the Bound Edition you want, so we know what to ship to you). If PayPal is new to you, signing up is extremely user-friendly, costs you nothing, and is completely secure. Go to https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal=gjsneaker%40sbcglobal.net and follow the simple instructions. For inventory and printing purposes, I would appreciate it if you would respond to this e-mail and let me know how many copies of the books you plan to order, whether you're sending payment to me immediately or not. TO SUM UP I want you to know how much I appreciate the level of support you all have given me in every phase of the Newberg Report. Your support in the form of buying the Bound Edition is a concrete way to sustain it. If you have questions about the book, please ask. Again, here's the drill: 1. Respond to this e-mail and let me know what you plan to order, even if tentatively (please do this whether you are taking advantage of the early discount or instead plan to pay later on). 2. Pay by credit card at www.PayPal.com, sending it to the gjsneaker@sbcglobal.net account. Payment now helps a bunch, if you're in a position to do it. 3. Or send payment by check or money order to: Jamey Newberg Vincent & Moyé, P.C. 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 2000 Dallas, TX 75201 Thanks again for your continued support of the Newberg Report. Jamey Newberg www.NewbergReport.com