Oakland A's Clubhouse
Tuesday, 10/26/2000
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Romeo V. Mendez
Record: 73 Wins, 89 Losses, .451 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 30 Wins, 51 Losses
Away Record: 43 Wins, 38 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 14 Wins, 19 Losses
X-Innings Record: 6 Wins, 8 Losses
Record vs LHP: 18 Wins, 15 Losses
Record vs RHP: 55 Wins, 74 Losses
Payroll: $15,725,714 (30th)
Fan Interest: 33/100 (26th)
Batting AVG: .252 (25th)
Homeruns: 163 (20th)
Walks: 674 (9th)
Stolen Bases: 60 (15th)
Runs Scored: 809 (20th)

Pitching ERA: 5.00 (21st)
Opponents AVG: .271 (24th)
HRs Allowed: 172 (T-13th)
Walks Allowed: 595 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 870 (20th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Mike Macfarlane96C 4/12/1964RightRight.23918730.714 
Joe Girardi76C 10/14/1964RightRight.2532230.702 
INFIELDER           
Placido Polanco53B10/10/1975RightRight.2142110.572 
Travis Lee41B5/26/1975LeftLeft.25023873.805 
Tony Batista272B12/9/1973RightRight.22928832.705 
Eric Karros851B11/4/1967RightRight.2997170.973 
Mike Lansing393B4/3/1968RightRight.2868702.751 
Wilton Guerrero452B10/24/1974RightRight.2593217.663 
Domingo Cedeno34SS11/4/1968BothRight.2896701.727 
OUTFIELDER           
Jeremy Giambi12LF9/30/1974LeftLeft.2259370.709 
Carlos Beltran87CF4/24/1977BothRight.270218924.834 
Billy Mcmillon87LF11/17/1971LeftLeft.30510781.811 
Dante Bichette44RF11/18/1963RightRight.2525400.702 
Barry Bonds62CF7/24/1964LeftLeft.179195919.700 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Glendon Rusch31SP11/7/1974LeftLeft5.206501.50 
Jeff Weaver2SP8/22/1976RightRight4.69161601.32 
Brad Penny91SP5/24/1978RightRight5.4761801.57 
Randy Wolf72SP8/22/1976LeftLeft4.3416701.40 
Jason Schmidt66SP1/29/1973RightRight4.8191301.50 
RELIEVERS           
Carlton Loewer94MR9/24/1973RightRight6.751401.66 
Steve Karsay75CL3/24/1972RightRight3.577901.20 
John Thomson45MR10/1/1973RightRight4.332201.57 
Ramiro Mendoza62CL6/15/1972RightRight3.1236331.06 
Steve Soderstrom41MR4/3/1972RightRight5.133501.49 
Jimmy Haynes57MR9/5/1972RightRight8.253211.95 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L B. BondsRF
2) R M. Lansing3B
3) L T. Lee1B
4) S C. BeltranCF
5) R T. Batista2B
6) L B. McmillonLF
7) S D. CedenoSS
8) R M. MacfarlaneC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L B. BondsRF
2) R M. Lansing3B
3) L T. Lee1B
4) S C. BeltranCF
5) R T. Batista2B
6) L B. McmillonLF
7) S D. CedenoSS
8) R M. MacfarlaneC
9) L J. GiambiDH
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L B. BondsRF
2) S D. CedenoSS
3) L T. Lee1B
4) R T. Batista2B
5) R M. Lansing3B
6) S C. BeltranCF
7) L B. McmillonLF
8) R M. MacfarlaneC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) L B. BondsRF
2) R W. GuerreroDH
3) L T. Lee1B
4) R T. Batista2B
5) R M. Lansing3B
6) S C. BeltranCF
7) S D. CedenoSS
8) L B. McmillonLF
9) R M. MacfarlaneC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R J. Schmidt
2) R B. Penny
3) R J. Weaver
4) L R. Wolf
5) L G. Rusch
Mopup Reliever
1) R S. Soderstrom
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R J. Haynes
2) R S. Karsay
3) R S. Soderstrom
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R C. Loewer
2) R J. Thomson

Closer
1) R R. Mendoza
E-Mail Messages
Date: Saturday, 5/1/2000
Subject: Status of Emil Brown
Dear Sir,
Emil Brown has an AVG of .247 at AA Midland Rockhounds!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2000
Subject: Status of Mike Metcalfe
Dear Sir,
Mike Metcalfe isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland Rockhounds!
He has an AVG of .157, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2000
Subject: Progress of Alex Cabrera
Dear Sir,
Alex Cabrera has an AVG of .297 at A Kane County Cougars!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2000
Subject: Progress of Rob Bell
Dear Sir,
Rob Bell is doing pretty good at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an ERA of 1.39, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2000
Subject: Progress of Seth Etherton
Dear Sir,
Seth Etherton has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an ERA of 0.00 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2000
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Paul Sorrento



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2000
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Steve Decker



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2000
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Mike Macfarlane



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2000
Subject: Closer?
Manager,
I would like to let you know that I
want to be your regular closer! I would do a good job!

Regards,
Steve Karsay



Date: Friday, 5/21/2000
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Ryan Thompson



Date: Saturday, 5/22/2000
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Eric Karros



Date: Saturday, 5/22/2000
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Shane Turner



Date: Sunday, 5/23/2000
Subject: Status of Mel Rosario
Dear Sir,
Mel Rosario shouldn't play at AA Midland Rockhounds!
He has an AVG of .246 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/23/2000
Subject: Progress of Rob Ryan
Dear Sir,
Rob Ryan has nothing more to prove at AA Midland Rockhounds!
He has an AVG of .313 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/8/2000
Subject: Status of Anthony Sanders
Dear Sir,
Anthony Sanders has an AVG of .249 at AA Midland Rockhounds!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/15/2000
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Mike Lansing



Date: Wednesday, 6/16/2000
Subject: Status of Chris Latham
Dear Sir,
Chris Latham has an AVG of .241 at AA Midland Rockhounds!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 6/17/2000
Subject: Glendon Rusch
Glendon Rusch is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 6/28/2000
Subject: Glendon Rusch
Glendon Rusch is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 7/26/2000
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
I think it is time to leave the show. It was a great time,
but I feel I have nothing left, so I'm retiring today!

Regards,
Shane Turner



Date: Thursday, 8/19/2000
Subject: Progress of Brian Edmondson
Dear Sir,
Brian Edmondson has an ERA of 3.23 at AA Midland Rockhounds!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 9/26/2000
Subject: Progress of Jorge Toca
Dear Sir,
Jorge Toca is hitting the ball well at AA Midland Rockhounds!
He has an AVG of .315, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director




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