Chicago (N) Cubs Clubhouse
Saturday, 10/21/1961
Team Stats & Info
Manager: VACANT
Record: 95 Wins, 67 Losses, .586 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 54 Wins, 27 Losses
Away Record: 41 Wins, 40 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 27 Wins, 21 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 4 Losses
Record vs LHP: 20 Wins, 12 Losses
Record vs RHP: 75 Wins, 55 Losses
Payroll: $52,132,000 (9th)
Fan Interest: 50/100 (T-6th)
Batting AVG: .298 (1st)
Homeruns: 258 (2nd)
Walks: 677 (3rd)
Stolen Bases: 59 (5th)
Runs Scored: 1101 (1st)

Pitching ERA: 5.55 (17th)
Opponents AVG: .296 (18th)
HRs Allowed: 202 (14th)
Walks Allowed: 661 (13th)
Runs Allowed: 991 (17th)
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           
Lou Berberet49C 11/20/1929LeftRight.26110400.773 
Johnny Romano96C 8/23/1934RightRight.281341200.911 
INFIELDER           
Danny O'connell122B1/21/1927RightRight.2834320.771 
Eddie Miksis962B9/11/1926RightRight.30796714.770 
Roy Sievers213B11/18/1926RightRight.299361010.943 
Nellie Fox132B12/25/1927LeftRight.3330860.806 
Ed Bouchee771B3/7/1933LeftLeft.341201050.974 
Gail Harris743B10/15/1931LeftLeft.33124851.951 
Dick Mcauliffe46SS11/29/1939LeftRight.222040.506 
OUTFIELDER           
Vada Pinson29CF8/11/1938LeftLeft.3342311741.921 
Rocky Colavito44LF8/10/1933RightRight.3195213801.041 
Bubba Phillips34LF2/24/1928RightRight.2031130.524 
Frank Robinson23RF8/31/1935RightRight.3405615611.175 
Art Schult9LF6/20/1928RightRight.229030.507 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Clem Labine6SP8/6/1926RightRight6.259901.70 
Bob Ross94SP11/2/1928RightLeft6.893122.05 
Tom Gorman82SP1/4/1925RightRight5.78111301.65 
Lew Burdette50SP11/22/1926RightRight7.540311.88 
Orlando Pena27SP11/17/1933RightRight4.975101.49 
Stu Miller12SP12/26/1927RightRight4.2423701.37 
Jim Suchecki24SP8/25/1926RightRight8.094701.85 
Bob Mahoney34SP6/20/1928RightRight7.260002.14 
Al Aber78SP7/31/1927LeftLeft4.12161001.51 
Ron Kline70SP3/9/1932RightRight7.541002.30 
Sherman Jones14SP2/10/1935LeftRight9.311202.07 
Warren Hacker10SP11/21/1924RightRight0.00000  
RELIEVERS           
George Witt58MR11/9/1933RightRight6.7094181.68 
Joe Schaffernoth39CL8/6/1937RightRight6.1410741.89 
Barney Schultz57MR8/15/1926RightRight6.252121.77 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Don MossiOUTfull season0 daysRuptured Disc Back
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L V. PinsonCF
2) R F. RobinsonRF
3) L E. Bouchee1B
4) R R. ColavitoLF
5) L G. HarrisSS
6) R R. Sievers3B
7) R J. RomanoC
8) L N. Fox2B
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LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R F. RobinsonCF
2) R R. ColavitoRF
3) R J. RomanoC
4) R R. Sievers3B
5) L E. Bouchee1B
6) R D. O'connellSS
7) L G. Harris2B
8) R B. PhillipsLF
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LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R S. Miller
2) R O. Pena
3) R C. Labine
4) R S. Jones
5) L B. Ross
Mopup Reliever
1) R G. Witt
2) R R. Kline

Middle Reliever
1) R T. Gorman
2) R L. Burdette
3) R R. Kline
4) R B. Mahoney
Setup Reliever
1) R B. Schultz
2) R L. Burdette

Closer
1) R J. Schaffernoth
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1961
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: Tuesday, 4/4/1961
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,
Warren Hacker



Date: Monday, 5/1/1961
Subject: Status of Moe Thacker
Dear Sir,
Moe Thacker isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .208, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1961
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,
Jim Suchecki



Date: Friday, 5/5/1961
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,
Bob Mahoney



Date: Friday, 5/5/1961
Subject: Status of Ray Barker
Dear Sir,
Ray Barker isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .208, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/8/1961
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, 5/17/1961
Subject: Status of Jay Hankins
Dear Sir,
Jay Hankins shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .248 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: Friday, 5/19/1961
Subject: George Witt
George Witt is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/22/1961
Subject: Closer?
Manager,
I would like to let you know that I
want to be your regular closer! I would do a good job!

Regards,
George Witt



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1961
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,
Bob Ross



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1961
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,
Clem Labine



Date: Friday, 6/2/1961
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Bubba Phillips



Date: Friday, 6/2/1961
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Billy Klaus



Date: Sunday, 6/4/1961
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: Saturday, 6/10/1961
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,
Lou Berberet



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1961
Subject: Skeeter Kell learns new position
Skeeter Kell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 6/19/1961
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,
Milt Pappas



Date: Wednesday, 6/21/1961
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are happy that you acquired Roy Sievers.
The overall fan interest increases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 7/2/1961
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: Thursday, 7/6/1961
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Billy Klaus.

Regards,
Philadelphia (N) GM



Date: Friday, 7/7/1961
Subject: Closer?
Manager,
I would like to let you know that I
want to be your regular closer! I would do a good job!

Regards,
Don Mossi



Date: Saturday, 7/8/1961
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Billy Klaus off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Philadelphia (N) GM



Date: Sunday, 7/23/1961
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Lew Burdette off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Sunday, 7/23/1961
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Lew Burdette.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 8/18/1961
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,
Lew Burdette



Date: Saturday, 9/2/1961
Subject: Status of Tom Borland
Dear Sir,
Tom Borland seems overmatched at AA !
He has an ERA of 6.00 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 9/6/1961
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: Friday, 9/8/1961
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more than being a reliver.
I want a spot in the rotation, I think
I would do an adequate job. Otherwise, I'd like to play
elsewhere!

Regards,
Clem Labine



Date: Tuesday, 9/12/1961
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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