Chicago (A) White Sox Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jim Grimley
Record: 95 Wins, 59 Losses, .617 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 48 Wins, 29 Losses
Away Record: 47 Wins, 30 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 27 Wins, 25 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 36 Wins, 27 Losses
Record vs RHP: 59 Wins, 32 Losses
Payroll: $74,158,591 (5th)
Fan Interest: 85/100 (3rd)
Batting AVG: .290 (3rd)
Homeruns: 181 (6th)
Walks: 520 (12th)
Stolen Bases: 45 (T-6th)
Runs Scored: 843 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 3.92 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .260 (4th)
HRs Allowed: 90 (1st)
Walks Allowed: 487 (3rd)
Runs Allowed: 666 (1st)
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           
Sal Yvars93C 2/20/1924RightRight.2005290.589 
Bill Hall72C 7/30/1928LeftRight.2726500.695 
INFIELDER           
Jack Lohrke93SS2/25/1924RightRight.28411375.834 
Gus Zernial301B6/27/1923RightRight.27316510.821 
Bobby Brown193B10/25/1924LeftRight.2839571.806 
Ted Kluszewski221B9/10/1924LeftLeft.322321251.936 
Bobby Adams392B12/14/1921RightRight.3181253.819 
Billy Martin32SS5/16/1928RightRight.33313661.865 
Gene Freese602B1/8/1934RightRight.279178016.799 
OUTFIELDER           
Jim Lemon98LF3/23/1928RightRight.29328860.885 
Dale Mitchell19CF8/23/1921LeftLeft.37864415.945 
Walt Moryn25CF4/12/1926LeftRight.33311403.976 
Bob Nieman91RF1/26/1927RightRight.333259001.036 
Frank Campos34LF5/11/1924LeftLeft.250030.627 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Ewell Blackwell53SP10/23/1922RightRight3.2523901.14 
Lew Burdette50SP11/22/1926RightRight2.9919601.16 
Eddie Erautt9SP9/26/1924RightRight4.17171001.32 
RELIEVERS           
Bob Kuzava94MR5/28/1923BothLeft9.000031.85 
Jack Bruner75MR7/1/1924LeftLeft4.725151.51 
Dick Bokelmann40MR10/26/1926RightRight5.013681.94 
Bubba Church52MR9/12/1924RightRight4.220001.69 
Bud Byerly84MR10/26/1920RightRight4.59171501.47 
Jim Pearce7MR6/9/1925RightRight3.784421.62 
Dick Donovan18MR12/7/1927LeftRight4.323101.39 
Lloyd Hittle47CL2/21/1924RightLeft4.910461.85 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L B. Brown3B
2) R B. MartinSS
3) R B. NiemanRF
4) L T. Kluszewski1B
5) L W. MorynCF
6) R J. LemonLF
7) R G. Freese2B
8) L B. HallC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L B. BrownSS
2) L D. MitchellCF
3) L T. Kluszewski1B
4) R J. LemonLF
5) R B. Martin2B
6) R G. Freese3B
7) R B. AdamsDH
8) L B. HallC
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R J. LohrkeSS
2) R B. Martin2B
3) R J. LemonCF
4) R B. NiemanRF
5) R G. ZernialLF
6) R G. Freese3B
7) L T. Kluszewski1B
8) R S. YvarsC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R J. LohrkeDH
2) R G. Freese3B
3) R J. LemonLF
4) L T. Kluszewski1B
5) R B. Martin2B
6) L B. BrownSS
7) R S. YvarsC
8)
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R E. Blackwell
2) R L. Burdette
3) R E. Erautt
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) L B. Kuzava
2) R D. Bokelmann

Middle Reliever
1) R B. Church
2) R D. Donovan
3) R B. Byerly
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R J. Pearce
2) L J. Bruner

Closer
1) L L. Hittle
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Carl Sawatski



Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
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,
Jim Lemon



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Carl Sawatski



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Chicago (A)!

Regards,
Jim Lemon



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Jim Lemon.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

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: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Mickey Mcdermott



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 Chicago (A)!

Regards,
Mickey Mcdermott



Date: Sunday, 3/5/1956
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Mickey Mcdermott.

Regards,
Cleveland GM



Date: Sunday, 3/5/1956
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Gordon Goldsberry.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Tuesday, 3/7/1956
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Gordon Goldsberry off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Tuesday, 3/7/1956
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Mickey Mcdermott off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Cleveland GM



Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep Ted Williams on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 5/8/1956
Subject: Wondering
Boss,
What about my playing time? Am I not
good enough to play regularly for this
team? I'm not a happy camper right now. If that doesn't
change, trade me!

Regards,
Gus Zernial



Date: Monday, 5/22/1956
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,
Wayne Terwilliger



Date: Friday, 5/26/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Bob Porterfield



Date: Monday, 5/29/1956
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,
Bobby Adams



Date: Friday, 6/2/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Sal Yvars



Date: Monday, 6/12/1956
Subject: Bobby Richardson learns new position
Bobby Richardson has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 6/23/1956
Subject: Bob Nieman
Bob Nieman is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jack Bruner



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Eddie Erautt



Date: Wednesday, 7/26/1956
Subject: Walt Moryn learns new position
Walt Moryn has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 8/25/1956
Subject: Status of Ted Kazanski
Dear Sir,
Ted Kazanski has an AVG of .246 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director




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