Kansas City Royals Clubhouse
Wednesday, 11/3/2002
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Randy Rieske
Record: 66 Wins, 96 Losses, .407 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 26 Wins, 55 Losses
Away Record: 40 Wins, 41 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 20 Wins, 31 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 11 Losses
Record vs LHP: 18 Wins, 22 Losses
Record vs RHP: 48 Wins, 74 Losses
Payroll: $42,472,858 (22nd)
Fan Interest: 22/100 (28th)
Batting AVG: .258 (20th)
Homeruns: 154 (20th)
Walks: 586 (T-22nd)
Stolen Bases: 54 (17th)
Runs Scored: 778 (23rd)

Pitching ERA: 4.95 (17th)
Opponents AVG: .273 (25th)
HRs Allowed: 176 (18th)
Walks Allowed: 651 (T-18th)
Runs Allowed: 910 (22nd)
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 Matheny26C 9/22/1970RightRight.27510520.758 
Matt Lecroy83C 12/13/1975RightRight.2499450.703 
INFIELDER           
Charlie Hayes73B5/29/1965RightRight.2056390.563 
John Jaha811B5/27/1966RightRight.28622790.854 
Ron Belliard32B4/7/1975RightRight.2414316.696 
Jose Offerman47SS11/8/1968BothRight.1930291.530 
Morgan Ensberg563B8/26/1975RightRight.2435320.657 
Derek Jeter89SS6/26/1974RightRight.324084.834 
Roberto Mejia342B4/14/1972RightRight.260105322.724 
OUTFIELDER           
Midre Cummings82RF10/14/1971LeftRight.2613340.690 
Angel Echevarria37LF5/25/1971RightRight.26716560.806 
Reggie Sanders21RF12/1/1967RightRight.2632310324.787 
Roosevelt Brown10LF8/3/1975LeftRight.27516730.792 
Tino Martinez39DH12/7/1967LeftRight.30923970.904 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Octavio Dotel13SP11/25/1973RightRight4.9271301.41 
Doug Davis67SP9/21/1975RightLeft4.45111501.44 
Chad Ogea19SP11/9/1970RightRight4.5091201.41 
Jake Peavy94SP5/31/1981RightRight3.1181201.17 
Mark Prior27SP9/7/1980RightRight4.028901.27 
RELIEVERS           
Daniel Wheeler75MR12/10/1977RightRight5.979521.77 
Mike Timlin48CL3/10/1966RightRight4.143321.76 
Mike Heathcott2MR5/16/1969RightRight8.2429142.13 
Terry Mathews97MR10/5/1964LeftRight5.471531.59 
Odalis Perez38MR6/11/1978LeftLeft6.295821.66 
Carlos Almanzar25MR11/6/1973RightRight6.000001.33 
Dave Weathers54MR9/25/1969RightRight6.552212.05 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Joe MaysOUTentire career0 daysBone Chips Shoulder
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) S J. OffermanSS
2) R M. MathenyC
3) R R. SandersRF
4) L R. BrownCF
5) R J. Jaha1B
6) R A. EchevarriaLF
7) R R. Belliard2B
8) R M. Ensberg3B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R D. JeterSS
2) L R. BrownCF
3) L T. MartinezDH
4) R R. SandersRF
5) R J. Jaha1B
6) R A. EchevarriaLF
7) R R. Belliard2B
8) R M. MathenyC
9) R M. Ensberg3B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R M. MathenyC
2) R M. Ensberg3B
3) R J. Jaha1B
4) R R. SandersRF
5) R R. Belliard2B
6) R A. EchevarriaLF
7) L R. BrownCF
8) S J. OffermanSS
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R D. JeterSS
2) R M. MathenyC
3) L T. MartinezDH
4) R R. SandersRF
5) R J. Jaha1B
6) R A. EchevarriaLF
7) R R. Belliard2B
8) R M. Ensberg3B
9) L R. BrownCF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L D. Davis
2) R M. Prior
3) R O. Dotel
4) R J. Peavy
5) R C. Ogea
Mopup Reliever
1) R D. Weathers
2) R C. Almanzar

Middle Reliever
1) R M. Timlin
2) R D. Wheeler
3) R D. Weathers
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R T. Mathews
2) L O. Perez

Closer
1) R M. Heathcott
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 4/27/2002
Subject: Luke Prokopec healing process
Luke Prokopec is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2002
Subject: Progress of Willie Bloomquist
Dear Sir,
Willie Bloomquist is hitting the ball well at A Lincoln Saltdogs!
He has an AVG of .293, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/5/2002
Subject: Status of Luis Lopez
Dear Sir,
Luis Lopez has an AVG of .245 at AA Wichita Wranglers!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/10/2002
Subject: Progress of Brian Falkenborg
Dear Sir,
Brian Falkenborg has an ERA of 2.91 at A Lincoln Saltdogs!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/12/2002
Subject: Status of Angel Pena
Dear Sir,
Angel Pena shouldn't play at AA Wichita Wranglers!
He has an AVG of .243 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: Thursday, 5/20/2002
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Terry Mathews



Date: Sunday, 5/23/2002
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,
Chad Ogea



Date: Tuesday, 5/25/2002
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,
Midre Cummings



Date: Sunday, 5/30/2002
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Reggie Sanders



Date: Wednesday, 6/9/2002
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,
Ismael Valdes



Date: Monday, 6/14/2002
Subject: Progress of Ryan Bukvich
Dear Sir,
Ryan Bukvich is doing pretty good at A Lincoln Saltdogs!
He has an ERA of 0.83, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/23/2002
Subject: Progress of Bobby Kielty
Dear Sir,
Bobby Kielty has an AVG of .283 at AA Wichita Wranglers!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/23/2002
Subject: Progress of Carlos Almanzar
Dear Sir,
Carlos Almanzar is doing pretty good at AA Wichita Wranglers!
He has an ERA of 3.80, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 6/25/2002
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,
Tino Martinez



Date: Friday, 7/9/2002
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of John Jaha.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/9/2002
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Derek Jeter.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/9/2002
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Jake Peavy.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/9/2002
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are not happy that you let Albert Pujols go.
The overall fan interest decreases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/16/2002
Subject: Progress of Dan Murray
Dear Sir,
Dan Murray has an ERA of 3.81 at A Lincoln Saltdogs!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 7/17/2002
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Lyle Mouton.

Regards,
New York (A) GM



Date: Sunday, 8/1/2002
Subject: Progress of Jung Bong
Dear Sir,
Jung Bong is doing pretty good at A Lincoln Saltdogs!
He has an ERA of 0.42, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 8/2/2002
Subject: Status of Bob Wolcott
Dear Sir,
Bob Wolcott seems overmatched at AA Wichita Wranglers!
He has an ERA of 5.05 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 8/23/2002
Subject: Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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