Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1917 Subject: Your offer sounds good I have to admit that I like your offer. So far, it's the best one I've received.
Regards, Elmer Rieger
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1917 Subject: Are you serious I have to say that I am VERY disappointed! That's not the way business is done. How can you offer ME a minor league deal???
Jack Reis
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1917 Subject: Are you serious I have to say that I am VERY disappointed! That's not the way business is done. How can you offer ME a minor league deal???
Dicta Johnson
Date: Monday, 2/6/1917 Subject: Contract offer You have to be kidding me with your offer. Offer more money or I will not even think about it.
Regards, Rube Ellis
Date: Thursday, 2/9/1917 Subject: Thank you, I'll sign! Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for. I'm looking forward to playing with Cleveland!
Regards, Elmer Rieger
Date: Thursday, 2/9/1917 Subject: Fan Reaction Hello Boss, The fans are happy that you acquired Elmer Rieger. The overall fan interest increases noticeably.
Sincerly, Your PR Director
Date: Saturday, 2/18/1917 Subject: Your offer sounds good I have to admit that I like your offer. So far, it's the best one I've received.
Regards, Rube Ellis
Date: Friday, 2/24/1917 Subject: Contract offer You have to be kidding me with your offer. Offer more money or I will not even think about it.
Regards, Rube Ellis
Date: Friday, 2/24/1917 Subject: I'll sign elsewhere Sorry, Philadelphia (N) has made the best overall offer. I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!
Regards, Rube Ellis
Date: Friday, 2/24/1917 Subject: Your offer sounds good I have to admit that I like your offer. So far, it's the best one I've received.
Regards, Dicta Johnson
Date: Sunday, 2/26/1917 Subject: Thank you, I'll sign! Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for. I'm looking forward to playing with Cleveland!
Regards, Dicta Johnson
Date: Monday, 5/1/1917 Subject: Progress of Joe Gedeon Dear Sir, Joe Gedeon is hitting the ball well at AA Canton-Akron Indians! He has an AVG of .306, so you might want to promote him soon!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Monday, 5/1/1917 Subject: Progress of Al Tesch Dear Sir, Al Tesch has nothing more to prove at A Youngstown Penguins! He has an AVG of .319 over there, so I think a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Monday, 5/1/1917 Subject: Progress of Lew Wendell Dear Sir, Lew Wendell has nothing more to prove at A Youngstown Penguins! He has an AVG of .298 over there, so I think a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Monday, 5/1/1917 Subject: Status of Charlie Bold Dear Sir, Charlie Bold has an AVG of .165 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Monday, 5/8/1917 Subject: Bartolo Portuondo learns new position Bartolo Portuondo has made noteable progress learning his new position, First Base. I would rate his skills as "10" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Saturday, 5/20/1917 Subject: Bud Weiser learns new position Bud Weiser has made noteable progress learning his new position, Rightfield. I would rate his skills as "10" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Saturday, 5/20/1917 Subject: Progress of Howard Mcgraner Dear Sir, Howard Mcgraner has nothing more to prove at A Youngstown Penguins! He has an ERA of 3.86 over there, so I think a promotion wouldn't hurt.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Thursday, 5/25/1917 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, Bill Steele
Date: Thursday, 5/25/1917 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, Rube Geyer
Date: Saturday, 5/27/1917 Subject: Progress of Ben Taylor Dear Sir, Ben Taylor has an ERA of 2.52 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Sunday, 5/28/1917 Subject: Bill Wambsganss Bill Wambsganss is ready to be activated from the DL!
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Monday, 5/29/1917 Subject: Dallas Bradshaw learns new position Dallas Bradshaw has made noteable progress learning his new position, Shortstop. I would rate his skills as "5" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Friday, 6/2/1917 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, Jimmy Sebring
Date: Saturday, 6/3/1917 Subject: Frank Warfield learns new position Frank Warfield has made noteable progress learning his new position, Third Base. I would rate his skills as "4" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Sunday, 6/4/1917 Subject: Progress of Jim Park Dear Sir, Jim Park has an ERA of 2.11 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Tuesday, 6/6/1917 Subject: Bill Rodgers learns new position Bill Rodgers has made noteable progress learning his new position, Shortstop. I would rate his skills as "4" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Thursday, 6/8/1917 Subject: Progress of Len Madden Dear Sir, Len Madden has nothing more to prove at A Youngstown Penguins! He has an ERA of 3.74 over there, so I think a promotion wouldn't hurt.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Friday, 6/9/1917 Subject: Zinn Beck learns new position Zinn Beck has made noteable progress learning his new position, First Base. I would rate his skills as "10" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Monday, 6/12/1917 Subject: Sammy Vick learns new position Sammy Vick has made noteable progress learning his new position, Leftfield. I would rate his skills as "4" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Monday, 6/12/1917 Subject: Howard Lohr learns new position Howard Lohr has made noteable progress learning his new position, Rightfield. I would rate his skills as "7" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1917 Subject: Starting pitcher Manager, Believe it or not, but I am a starting pitcher! Would you please treat me as one and put me in the rotation?
Regards, Charlie Becker
Date: Wednesday, 6/14/1917 Subject: Status of Howard Lohr Dear Sir, Howard Lohr has an AVG of .248 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Saturday, 6/17/1917 Subject: Progress of Tom Phillips Dear Sir, Tom Phillips is doing pretty good at AA Canton-Akron Indians! He has an ERA of 1.52, so you might want to promote him soon!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Saturday, 6/17/1917 Subject: Progress of Jack Ridgway Dear Sir, Jack Ridgway is doing pretty good at A Youngstown Penguins! He has an ERA of 3.32, so you might want to promote him soon!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Monday, 6/19/1917 Subject: Progress of Frank Warfield Dear Sir, Frank Warfield has an AVG of .323 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Tuesday, 6/20/1917 Subject: Al Tesch learns new position Al Tesch has made noteable progress learning his new position, Third Base. I would rate his skills as "1" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Wednesday, 6/21/1917 Subject: Progress of George Mangus Dear Sir, George Mangus has an AVG of .275 at A Youngstown Penguins! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Friday, 6/23/1917 Subject: Eddie Eayrs learns new position Eddie Eayrs has made noteable progress learning his new position, Second Base. I would rate his skills as "2" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Saturday, 6/24/1917 Subject: Charlie Becker is sick... Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node. He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Sunday, 6/25/1917 Subject: Arthur Kimbro learns new position Arthur Kimbro has made noteable progress learning his new position, First Base. I would rate his skills as "7" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Tuesday, 6/27/1917 Subject: Progress of Jack Powell Dear Sir, Jack Powell has an ERA of 3.68 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Wednesday, 6/28/1917 Subject: Status of Chuck Ward Dear Sir, Chuck Ward has an AVG of .212 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Wednesday, 6/28/1917 Subject: Status of Dallas Bradshaw Dear Sir, Dallas Bradshaw shouldn't play at AA Canton-Akron Indians! He has an AVG of .208 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: Monday, 7/10/1917 Subject: Chuck Ward learns new position Chuck Ward has made noteable progress learning his new position, Third Base. I would rate his skills as "2" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Saturday, 7/15/1917 Subject: Ted Reed learns new position Ted Reed has made noteable progress learning his new position, Shortstop. I would rate his skills as "2" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Thursday, 8/3/1917 Subject: Ray Caldwell Ray Caldwell is ready to be activated from the DL!
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Saturday, 8/5/1917 Subject: Herb Hunter learns new position Herb Hunter has made noteable progress learning his new position, Second Base. I would rate his skills as "2" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Wednesday, 8/9/1917 Subject: Joe Gedeon failed learning new position Joe Gedeon doesn't seem to make any progress learning his new position, Second Base. I would give up this experiment before his hitting suffers.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Monday, 8/21/1917 Subject: Frank Warfield learns new position Frank Warfield has made noteable progress learning his new position, First Base. I would rate his skills as "7" right now.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Tuesday, 8/22/1917 Subject: Progress of Jim Brown Dear Sir, Jim Brown has an AVG of .275 at AA Canton-Akron Indians! I believe he is ready for the next level!
Regards, Scouting Director
Date: Wednesday, 8/23/1917 Subject: Ray Caldwell Ray Caldwell is ready to be activated from the DL!
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Friday, 8/25/1917 Subject: Medric Boucher failed learning new position Medric Boucher doesn't seem to make any progress learning his new position, Centerfield. I would give up this experiment before his hitting suffers.
Regards, Your scouting director
Date: Friday, 8/25/1917 Subject: Pug Cavet Pug Cavet is ready to be activated from the DL!
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Saturday, 8/26/1917 Subject: Roy Walker healing process Roy Walker is not recovering as fast as I have hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Tuesday, 9/12/1917 Subject: Charlie Becker healing process Charlie Becker is not recovering as fast as I have hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Wednesday, 9/20/1917 Subject: George Curry healing process George Curry is not recovering as fast as I have hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.
Regards, Team Doctor
Date: Sunday, 10/22/1917 Subject: Charlie Becker Charlie Becker is ready to be activated from the DL!
Regards, Team Doctor
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