Pittsburgh Pirates Clubhouse
Sunday, 10/22/1940
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jerry Curry
Record: 93 Wins, 69 Losses, .574 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 46 Wins, 35 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 28 Wins, 16 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 3 Losses
Record vs LHP: 19 Wins, 15 Losses
Record vs RHP: 74 Wins, 54 Losses
Payroll: $84,200,287 (2nd)
Fan Interest: 68/100 (7th)
Batting AVG: .281 (8th)
Homeruns: 196 (5th)
Walks: 523 (15th)
Stolen Bases: 160 (3rd)
Runs Scored: 936 (11th)

Pitching ERA: 4.57 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .262 (4th)
HRs Allowed: 147 (5th)
Walks Allowed: 606 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 854 (2nd)
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           
Cliff Bolton85C 4/10/1907LeftRight.2618650.734 
Pythias Russ13C 1/1/1904RightRight.263144011.835 
INFIELDER           
Johnny Burnett35SS11/1/1904LeftRight.2203301.629 
John Beckwith723B1/1/1902RightRight.2883010914.860 
Jim West441B1/1/1912BothRight.2924251.804 
Sam Bankhead31SS9/18/1905RightRight.221030.550 
George Fallon392B7/8/1914RightRight.4172301.333 
Emilio Navarro38SS9/26/1905RightRight.3164531.768 
Martin Dihigo942B5/25/1905RightRight.31752148231.064 
Pinky Higgins633B5/27/1909RightRight.2773281.788 
Jack Burns641B8/31/1907LeftLeft.34118834.991 
Johnny Lucadello913B2/22/1919BothRight.211180.615 
OUTFIELDER           
Bill Wright95CF6/6/1914BothRight.3352810749.950 
Harl Maggert83LF5/4/1914RightRight.3006511.752 
Adam Comorosky38LF12/9/1905RightRight.24564721.697 
Barney Mccosky2CF4/11/1917LeftRight.321167932.866 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Chet Brewer84SP1/14/1907LeftRight5.11161101.52 
Jim Tobin65SP12/27/1912RightRight4.898901.59 
Hal Schumacher43SP11/23/1910RightRight4.8491101.63 
Johnny Rigney96SP10/28/1914RightRight4.5218901.34 
Dick Errickson68SP3/5/1912LeftRight5.760301.92 
Wayne Osborne44SP10/11/1912LeftRight3.4621801.10 
Bill Ferrazzi40SP4/19/1907RightRight5.783501.81 
RELIEVERS           
Bernie Walter8CL8/15/1908RightRight3.047541.01 
Johnny Murphy11MR7/14/1908RightRight6.953231.63 
Hank Boney92MR10/28/1903LeftRight2.233191.31 
Frank Barrett12MR7/1/1913RightRight4.435401.58 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R E. NavarroSS
2) L B. MccoskyRF
3) S B. WrightCF
4) R J. Beckwith3B
5) L J. Burns1B
6) L C. BoltonC
7) R H. MaggertLF
8) R P. Higgins2B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R H. MaggertLF
2) R P. HigginsSS
3) S J. West1B
4) R J. Beckwith3B
5) S B. WrightCF
6) R A. ComoroskyRF
7) R P. RussC
8) R G. Fallon2B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R W. Osborne
2) R J. Rigney
3) R H. Schumacher
4) R C. Brewer
5) R D. Errickson
Mopup Reliever
1) R B. Ferrazzi
2) R J. Murphy

Middle Reliever
1) R H. Boney
2) R B. Walter
3) R F. Barrett
4) R J. Tobin
Setup Reliever
1) R B. Walter
2) R H. Boney

Closer
1) R H. Boney
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1940
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Cincinnati has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Frank Sigafoos



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1940
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Cy Blanton



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1940
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???

Sol Carter



Date: Friday, 2/3/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Frank Sigafoos



Date: Friday, 2/3/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Washington has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Cy Blanton



Date: Monday, 2/6/1940
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- St. Louis (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Rip Radcliff



Date: Tuesday, 2/7/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, St. Louis (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Rip Radcliff



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1940
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,
Johnny Burnett



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1940
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Dusty Cooke



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1940
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???

Ad Liska



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1940
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???

Ray Prim



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1940
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Earl Clark



Date: Monday, 2/13/1940
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Pittsburgh!

Regards,
Johnny Burnett



Date: Monday, 2/13/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Earl Clark



Date: Tuesday, 2/14/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ad Liska



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Dusty Cooke



Date: Sunday, 2/19/1940
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Sol Carter



Date: Friday, 2/24/1940
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,
Dib Williams



Date: Wednesday, 3/1/1940
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Pittsburgh!

Regards,
Dib Williams



Date: Saturday, 4/1/1940
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
The time has come. I'll leave the show after this year.
I guess I will have to make room for the young players.

Sincerely,
Jim Weaver



Date: Saturday, 4/1/1940
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
The time has come. I'll leave the show after this year.
I guess I will have to make room for the young players.

Sincerely,
Harry Rice



Date: Saturday, 4/1/1940
Subject: I will retire
Hey Boss,
I will hang up the cleats after this season.
It was a great time, but my family needs me now.

Regards,
John Beckwith



Date: Monday, 5/1/1940
Subject: Status of Babe Dahlgren
Dear Sir,
Babe Dahlgren isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .189, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1940
Subject: Progress of George Fallon
Dear Sir,
George Fallon is hitting the ball well at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .341, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1940
Subject: Status of Jerry Mcquaig
Dear Sir,
Jerry Mcquaig isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .220, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1940
Subject: Status of Irv Bartling
Dear Sir,
Irv Bartling has an AVG of .245 at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/18/1940
Subject: Status of Bob Prichard
Dear Sir,
Bob Prichard isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .216, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1940
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Jim Weaver



Date: Monday, 5/22/1940
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Lloyd Brown



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1940
Subject: Status of Al Glossop
Dear Sir,
Al Glossop shouldn't play at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .222 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: Saturday, 5/27/1940
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,
Jack Burns



Date: Friday, 6/2/1940
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Emilio Navarro



Date: Friday, 6/2/1940
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,
Bill Ferrazzi



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1940
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Johnny Murphy



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1940
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jim West



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1940
Subject: I am a closer...
Why am I not your regular closer?
I wish to be traded if that doesn't change!

Regards,
Bernie Walter



Date: Monday, 6/5/1940
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,
Pythias Russ



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1940
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Martin Dihigo



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1940
Subject: Bobby Bragan learns new position
Bobby Bragan 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, 7/16/1940
Subject: Progress of Mike Mccormick
Dear Sir,
Mike Mccormick is hitting the ball well at AA Hagerstown Hilltoppers!
He has an AVG of .278, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 8/4/1940
Subject: Ed Durham healing process
Ed Durham is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 8/25/1940
Subject: Jimmie Deshong healing process
Jimmie Deshong is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 8/31/1940
Subject: Lyman Bostock learns new position
Lyman Bostock has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 9/20/1940
Subject: Martin Dihigo healing process
Martin Dihigo is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 9/21/1940
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 10/1/1940
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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