Nine Bucks A Pound

Synopsis

From The Moment He's Drafted, Del Tanner Shows The Twins A Smooth Left-handed Stroke And A Slick Glove At First Base. But His Path Is Blocked By Players Who Possess The One Thing He Lacks-power. When A Teammate's Injury Is The Only Thing To Spare Him On Cutdown Day, The Message Is Clear: Put More Balls Over The Fence Or Find A New Line Of Work. His Aspiring Agent Connects Him With A Steroid Dealer Operating Out Of The Back Room Of A South Florida Funeral Parlor. After A Winter In Mexico, Pumping Iron By Day And Riding The Bench By Night, Del Reports To Spring Training Sporting Twenty Additional Pounds Of Muscle. Suddenly A Legitimate Power Threat, He Ascends From The Ranks Of The Unknown To American League Rookie Of The Year. Within Days Of Being So Honored, Allegations Surface Of His Performance-enhancing Drug Use, Forcing Him On The Defensive As He Fights To Restore His Reputation And Repair His Personal Relationships.