Book description
The Best Team Money Can Buy - An Audiobook That Lets You Walk the Dugout
Molly Knight's new audiobook, The Best Team Money Can Buy, is a masterclass in sports storytelling that feels like an invitation to step behind the Dodgers' closed clubhouse doors. From the moment you hit play, Knight's crisp narration and meticulous research pull you into the heart of Los Angeles' most talked-about baseball team during its most dramatic two-year run.
The book opens with the 2012 sale of the Dodgers - a deal so massive it set a new record for sports franchises. Knight explains how Magic Johnson and his partners turned a bankrupt club into a Hollywood-style spectacle, and why that transformation mattered to fans who crave both entertainment and excellence. She then dives deep into the 2013 season, where an astonishing fifty-game turnaround defied every expectation. With insider anecdotes, you hear about Don Mattingly's near dismissal, the surprise rise of rookie phenom Yasiel Puig (and how the Dodgers already knew his Cuban background), and the tension that kept the team on edge.
Knight's narration is not just a chronicle; it's an intimate portrait. She gives us a rare look at Clayton Kershaw's negotiation saga - from turning down a record offer to ultimately signing the richest contract in pitcher history. The sound of the studio as she describes those tense meetings, the hushed whispers among players, and the palpable excitement when a new season begins make you feel like a true fan.
Listeners will appreciate the audiobook's pacing: Knight balances heavy-weight facts with light, engaging storytelling, keeping the narrative moving without sacrificing depth. The added afterword on the 2015 season offers closure and shows how the Dodgers' bold moves set the stage for future success.
If you're a Dodgers devotee or simply love sports drama, this audiobook is a must-listen. Knight's undercover work shines brighter than any highlight reel - it captures the grit, the glamour, and the humanity behind one of baseball's most fascinating teams.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience