Chicago (N) Cubbies Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/19/1968
Team Stats & Info
Manager: lee elia
Record: 99 Wins, 63 Losses, .611 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 55 Wins, 26 Losses
Away Record: 44 Wins, 37 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 32 Wins, 23 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 10 Losses
Record vs LHP: 37 Wins, 15 Losses
Record vs RHP: 62 Wins, 48 Losses
Payroll: $70,565,000 (5th)
Fan Interest: 69/100 (6th)
Batting AVG: .260 (7th)
Homeruns: 203 (3rd)
Walks: 585 (4th)
Stolen Bases: 34 (16th)
Runs Scored: 834 (4th)

Pitching ERA: 4.13 (10th)
Opponents AVG: .253 (12th)
HRs Allowed: 169 (11th)
Walks Allowed: 517 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 714 (9th)
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           
Dick Dietz15C 9/18/1941RightRight.2186340.637 
Tom Satriano2C 8/28/1940LeftRight.2560110.649 
INFIELDER           
Harmon Killebrew531B6/29/1936RightRight.20717612.706 
Dick Mcauliffe46SS11/29/1939LeftRight.240291014.762 
Bob Bailey243B10/13/1942RightRight.30011641.862 
Dick Stuart941B11/7/1932RightRight.2688521.770 
Marv Breeding682B3/8/1934RightRight.1890101.451 
Bobby Knoop912B10/18/1938RightRight.2667430.716 
Amado Samuel70SS12/6/1938RightRight.235110.706 
Frank Torre391B12/30/1931LeftLeft.2881140.873 
OUTFIELDER           
Frank Robinson23RF8/31/1935RightRight.30351137151.082 
Bob Skinner59LF10/3/1931LeftRight.2815246.764 
Bill Virdon6CF6/9/1931LeftRight.31829871.921 
Wes Covington62RF3/27/1932LeftRight.315421290.998 
Bobby Del greco88LF4/7/1933RightRight.2077360.651 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Rollie Sheldon83SP12/17/1936RightRight5.523591.37 
Jack Hamilton45SP12/25/1938RightRight4.505331.61 
Sam Mcdowell69SP9/21/1942LeftLeft2.8029701.23 
Jim Owens42SP1/16/1934RightRight3.7021811.18 
Catfish Hunter14SP4/8/1946RightRight4.10161111.23 
Mike Kekich55SP4/2/1945RightLeft6.403331.60 
Fritz Peterson20SP2/8/1942BothLeft4.17161031.25 
Horacio Pina37SP3/12/1945RightRight5.530641.84 
Floyd Weaver92SP5/12/1941RightRight6.232101.73 
Claude Osteen54SP8/9/1939LeftLeft8.590002.32 
RELIEVERS           
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Sam McdowellDay-to-Day (85%)2 days0 daysSore Elbow
Frank TorreOUT2 weeks0 daysFractured Ribs
Gary BellOUTfull season0 daysTorn Ligament Elbow
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R B. Bailey3B
2) L B. VirdonCF
3) R F. RobinsonRF
4) L W. CovingtonLF
5) L D. McauliffeSS
6) L B. Skinner1B
7) R B. Knoop2B
8) R D. DietzC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R B. Del grecoLF
2) L B. VirdonCF
3) R F. RobinsonDH
4) L W. CovingtonRF
5) R B. Bailey3B
6) R D. Stuart1B
7) L D. McauliffeSS
8) R B. Knoop2B
9) R D. DietzC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R B. Knoop2B
2) R B. Bailey3B
3) R F. RobinsonRF
4) R H. Killebrew1B
5) L W. CovingtonLF
6) R B. Del grecoCF
7) R D. DietzC
8) R M. BreedingSS
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R B. Del grecoLF
2) R D. Stuart1B
3) R F. RobinsonDH
4) L W. CovingtonRF
5) R B. Bailey3B
6) L B. VirdonCF
7) R B. Knoop2B
8) R D. DietzC
9) L D. McauliffeSS
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L F. Peterson
2) L S. Mcdowell
3) L M. Kekich
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1) L C. Osteen
2) R H. Pina
3) R R. Sheldon
4) R F. Weaver
Setup Reliever
1) R J. Owens
2) R C. Hunter

Closer
1) R J. Hamilton
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 4/7/1968
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: Saturday, 4/8/1968
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, 4/29/1968
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Herman Starrette off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1968
Subject: Progress of Ken Holtzman
Dear Sir,
Ken Holtzman is doing pretty good at A !
He has an ERA of 1.44, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1968
Subject: Status of Ken Hubbs
Dear Sir,
Ken Hubbs has an AVG of .248 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/10/1968
Subject: Status of Tom Satriano
Dear Sir,
Tom Satriano has an AVG of .247 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/11/1968
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,
Claude Osteen



Date: Sunday, 5/14/1968
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, 5/20/1968
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,
Rollie Sheldon



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1968
Subject: Status of Curt Motton
Dear Sir,
Curt Motton has an AVG of .192 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Haywood Sullivan



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1968
Subject: Progress of Rich Nye
Dear Sir,
Rich Nye has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an ERA of 3.38 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Bill Virdon



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1968
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,
Bob Skinner



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1968
Subject: Progress of Mike Kekich
Dear Sir,
Mike Kekich is doing pretty good at AA !
He has an ERA of 3.93, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 6/2/1968
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,
Floyd Weaver



Date: Sunday, 6/4/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Bob Hazle



Date: Wednesday, 6/7/1968
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more than being a middle reliver.
I hope you use me as your no. 1 closer more often!

Regards,
Herman Starrette



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1968
Subject: Status of Ivan Murrell
Dear Sir,
Ivan Murrell has an AVG of .246 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/18/1968
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: Thursday, 6/22/1968
Subject: Dick Dietz injured
Hello Manager,
he had a little fight in a bar, and got knocked out.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1968
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,
Jack Hamilton



Date: Monday, 6/26/1968
Subject: Progress of Cecil Perkins
Dear Sir,
Cecil Perkins has an ERA of 3.07 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 6/29/1968
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Pancho Herrera.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 7/9/1968
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, 7/21/1968
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,
Rollie Sheldon



Date: Monday, 7/31/1968
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Harmon Killebrew.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 8/3/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Jim Duffalo



Date: Friday, 8/11/1968
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: Tuesday, 8/15/1968
Subject: Progress of Ron Willis
Dear Sir,
Ron Willis is doing pretty good at A !
He has an ERA of 2.45, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 8/15/1968
Subject: Status of Danny Napoleon
Dear Sir,
Danny Napoleon shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .214 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: Sunday, 8/20/1968
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: Tuesday, 9/5/1968
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,
Steve Blass



Date: Friday, 9/15/1968
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,
Chris Zachary



Date: Friday, 10/6/1968
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




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