Former major league baseball player with the Cubs, Phillies, and Rangers from 1996-2004. Began writing a column for the New York Times ("Heading Home") in January of 2008. Currently working on a book with Times Books for a Spring 2010 release.
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- Location:
- Chicago, IL
- Birthday:
- August 25
Doug Glanville Hope everyone is getting ready for 2010! Book update. Just sent back the final page proofs so the next step is galley copies to go out to various media agencies. Very exciting step!
Doug Glanville Here is the latest Opinionator piece in the NY Times on Tiger Woods and temptation. I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season and safe wishes for 2010!
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Tiger Woods' recent troubles are a reminder that professional athletes are prey not only to the temptations around them but to their own worst instincts.
Doug Glanville Doug Glanville wants to tell fans about the texture of life -- its stresses and pleasures -- in the big leagues. Glanville, just your basic Ivy League-educated outfielder, has done fans a nifty favor."--George F. Will
Doug Glanville My first blurb for the jacket of the book was submitted by George Will, Washington Post columnist and baseball historian. The list of people who will provide quotes for the book is very exciting! I will send them as they come in.
Doug Glanville Working on a piece for the New York Times about Tiger Woods and the crazy social world of a professional athlete.
Doug Glanville It is early, but my book is now appearing on Amazon for pre-orders even with a May release date. Getting close! I am currently reviewing the page proofs for edit. The formal title is "The Game From Where I Stand - A Ballplayer's Inside View." Here is the link on Amazon. We will be adding parts as we go (like the cover etc).
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Amazon.com: The Game from Where I Stand: A Ballplayer's Inside View (9780805091595): Doug Glanville: Books
Doug Glanville Here is the latest New York Times article on my high school classmate and former Nets head coach, Lawrence Frank.
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Lawrence Frank, the writer's high school buddy, will survive the Nets' stupendous losing streak, even if his job didn't.
Doug Glanville The New York Times is adapting the Opinion page a little, so I will be appearing in the Opinionator section. Here is my first submission about the questions you ask when you approach free agency.
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Doug Glanville Book Update! Sent back the final manuscript. The title may change a little from "Center Field." Will keep you posted. Next up is cover design!
Doug Glanville A "Heading Home" piece about my old teammate, Alex Rodriguez, and his recent championship
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What effect will the World Series win have on Alex Rodriguez?
Doug Glanville Thank you to the staff, faculty, and students of Framingham State for hosting me these past few days when I presented a lecture about the Evolution of a Ballplayer. I had a great time and hope to be back!
Doug Glanville You want to know a little bit more about Jimmy Rollins? Check out the latest NY Times piece! Happy Halloween!
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The Phillies superstar came along at a time when he could be himself and do the things he does best: perform, talk and love the camera back.
Doug Glanville The latest installment of Heading Home. Ah, the days of Trick or Treat...
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For a lifelong Phillies fan, this year’s World Series is a chance for the team to put his childhood baseball demons to rest.
Doug Glanville "Center Field" - The Process Cover design Final manuscript review - 2 weeks Legal vetting - 10 days to 2 weeks Author photos - A few days First page proof arrival and review period - 2 to 3 weeks Dust jacket review - One day Bound galley copy arrival - For book review editors (promo copies) Arrival of first finished c...opies! In stores! - May 11, 2010 From writing to completion was over a year!
Doug Glanville The latest entry for Heading Home. Remember to thank your enemies. :)
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Mentors can help struggling players like the Phillies’ Brad Lidge, but detractors can inspire them, too.
