Like most Jays fans, I'm eagerly looking forward to reading Chasing Steinbrenner: Pursuing the Pennant in Boston and Toronto by Rob Bradford. Just in case you haven't heard, it's an account of the 2003 season, from the perspectives of Theo Epstein and J.P. Ricciardi. We've already published an excerpt, and an interview with the author. You'll also want to check out Craig Burley's review. Now we're delighted to announce a very special event for next Saturday, July 10.
Please join us at Tom Cheek's favourite establishment, Alice Fazooli's (294 Adelaide St. W. near John St.) for lunch at 1:30, followed by a Q & A and book signing with Rob. Then, it's off to the Dome for the Jays-Angels game at 4:00, which just might feature Kelvim Escobar on the mound. We have a large block of tickets reserved up in Cheer Club country, but we need to confirm numbers in advance with Group Sales and the restaurant, so RSVP ASAP.
Books will be available at lunch, for a special Bauxite price. The cost for the entire day is only $50 — that includes lunch, game ticket and the book. If you already own a copy, bring it along to be signed and pay just $23 for the meal and the seat. For those who have tickets already, it's $42 for lunch and the book. The menu includes an assortment of pizzas, veggies & dips, bruschetta, calamari and coffee. Taxes and tip are included in the above prices, and there will be a cash bar for other beverages. We have the patio, weather permitting, with the option of moving inside.
Bradford will also be at Indigo (Yonge and Eglinton) on Wednesday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m., so if you can't make it on July 10, but would still like to meet him, there's your chance. However, that won't be nearly as much fun as our party, so I hope you can join us.
Reserve your spot(s) now. Feel free to comment in this thread, but please send me an e-mail (COMN) to confirm. On behalf of everyone at Da Box, thanks very much to Rob for doing this with us; I know we're going to have a great time.
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