Kansas City Athletics Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jeff Williams
Record: 63 Wins, 91 Losses, .409 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 36 Wins, 41 Losses
Away Record: 27 Wins, 50 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 28 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 12 Losses
Record vs LHP: 15 Wins, 26 Losses
Record vs RHP: 48 Wins, 65 Losses
Payroll: $43,417,100 (14th)
Fan Interest: 43/100 (T-11th)
Batting AVG: .254 (16th)
Homeruns: 114 (15th)
Walks: 515 (13th)
Stolen Bases: 50 (5th)
Runs Scored: 681 (16th)

Pitching ERA: 4.54 (8th)
Opponents AVG: .262 (5th)
HRs Allowed: 137 (2nd)
Walks Allowed: 642 (13th)
Runs Allowed: 780 (10th)
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           
Wes Westrum88C 11/28/1922RightRight.194130.627 
Darrell Johnson47C 8/25/1928RightRight.2304300.583 
Tim Thompson48C 3/1/1924LeftRight.171190.493 
INFIELDER           
Dick Sisler111B11/2/1920LeftRight.3113301.793 
Ferris Fain511B5/29/1921LeftLeft.2047401.611 
Joe Collins961B12/3/1922LeftLeft.28410540.787 
Sammy Meeks85SS4/23/1923RightRight.2668730.632 
Dick Williams53B5/7/1929RightRight.25118650.730 
Johnny Temple612B8/8/1927RightRight.27223820.659 
OUTFIELDER           
Luis Olmo25RF8/11/1919RightRight.2485180.684 
Al Kaline53CF12/19/1934RightRight.24616808.720 
Felipe Montemayor71CF2/7/1930LeftLeft.227132.729 
Wally Moon48LF4/3/1930LeftRight.303217811.877 
Jackie Jensen69RF3/9/1927RightRight.27115916.799 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Bobby Shantz32SP9/26/1925RightLeft3.57141701.31 
Jim Brosnan83SP10/24/1929RightRight7.631512.02 
Sam Jones2SP12/14/1925RightRight4.123521.50 
Bud Daley6SP10/7/1932LeftLeft5.21112201.41 
Lou Brissie99SP6/5/1924LeftLeft4.81151801.41 
RELIEVERS           
Ken Johnson28MR1/14/1923LeftLeft4.499721.79 
Bobby Tiefenauer49CL10/10/1929RightRight3.5355121.38 
Bob Grim43MR3/8/1930RightRight3.240111.32 
Ken Lehman47MR6/10/1928LeftLeft2.700001.50 
Willard Schmidt89MR5/29/1928RightRight4.1351021.48 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Clint CourtneyOUTfull season0 daysTorn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R J. Temple2B
2) L D. Sisler1B
3) L W. MoonLF
4) R A. KalineCF
5) R J. JensenRF
6) R D. Williams3B
7) R S. MeeksSS
8) R W. WestrumC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R J. Temple2B
2) L D. Sisler1B
3) L W. MoonLF
4) R A. KalineCF
5) R J. JensenRF
6) R D. Williams3B
7) L J. CollinsDH
8) R S. MeeksSS
9) R D. JohnsonC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R J. Temple2B
2) R S. MeeksSS
3) R J. JensenRF
4) R A. KalineCF
5) L W. MoonLF
6) L J. Collins1B
7) R D. Williams3B
8) R W. WestrumC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R J. Temple2B
2) L J. Collins1B
3) R L. OlmoLF
4) R A. KalineCF
5) R J. JensenRF
6) R D. Williams3B
7) L W. MoonDH
8) R S. MeeksSS
9) R D. JohnsonC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L B. Shantz
2) L L. Brissie
3) R S. Jones
4) L B. Daley
5) R J. Brosnan
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R W. Schmidt
2) L K. Lehman
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L K. Johnson
2) R B. Grim

Closer
1) R B. Tiefenauer
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are not happy that you let Joe Tipton go.
The overall fan interest decreases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Wes Westrum



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Johnny Logan



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
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,
Sammy Meeks



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
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,
Dick Sisler



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
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,
Luis Olmo



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1956
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- I still prefer the offer from Boston.
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Owen Friend



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Kansas City!

Regards,
Luis Olmo



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Owen Friend



Date: Tuesday, 2/14/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Kansas City!

Regards,
Sammy Meeks



Date: Tuesday, 2/14/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Kansas City!

Regards,
Dick Sisler



Date: Saturday, 2/18/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Johnny Logan



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Bobby Thomson



Date: Wednesday, 2/22/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Philadelphia (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Bobby Thomson



Date: Tuesday, 4/25/1956
Subject: Ben Taylor learns new position
Ben Taylor has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Progress of Johnny Podres
Dear Sir,
Johnny Podres has an ERA of 2.53 at AA Jacksonville Suns!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Steve Korcheck
Dear Sir,
Steve Korcheck has an AVG of .214 at AA Jacksonville Suns!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/17/1956
Subject: Al Kaline healing process
Al Kaline is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Dick Sisler



Date: Monday, 5/29/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Ferris Fain



Date: Wednesday, 5/31/1956
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,
Joe Collins



Date: Friday, 6/9/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Luis Olmo



Date: Sunday, 8/13/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Ken Johnson



Date: Tuesday, 8/22/1956
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



Date: Wednesday, 8/23/1956
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 8/25/1956
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, 8/27/1956
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: Wednesday, 9/13/1956
Subject: Tim Thompson
Tim Thompson is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 9/14/1956
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: Friday, 9/22/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Wes Westrum




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