Oakland Athletics Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/19/1968
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Charlie Finley
Record: 85 Wins, 77 Losses, .525 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 44 Wins, 37 Losses
Away Record: 41 Wins, 40 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 33 Wins, 27 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 8 Losses
Record vs LHP: 30 Wins, 36 Losses
Record vs RHP: 55 Wins, 41 Losses
Payroll: $38,084,000 (15th)
Fan Interest: 49/100 (11th)
Batting AVG: .271 (2nd)
Homeruns: 182 (8th)
Walks: 484 (16th)
Stolen Bases: 21 (19th)
Runs Scored: 804 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 4.20 (12th)
Opponents AVG: .251 (9th)
HRs Allowed: 175 (T-13th)
Walks Allowed: 525 (10th)
Runs Allowed: 747 (12th)
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           
Buck Rodgers5C 8/16/1938BothRight.2824221.803 
John Orsino92C 4/22/1938RightRight.312351020.954 
Bob Tillman44C 3/24/1937RightRight.250160.688 
INFIELDER           
Charlie Neal802B1/30/1931RightRight.167060.467 
Chico Salmon53SS12/3/1940RightRight.31410567.807 
Tito Francona161B11/4/1933LeftLeft.29218843.776 
Dick Groat26SS11/4/1930RightRight.2331160.638 
Bill Sorrell593B10/14/1940LeftRight.1972100.499 
Larry Brown291B3/1/1940RightRight.3166410.820 
Rod Carew352B10/1/1945LeftRight.30913642.839 
OUTFIELDER           
George Altman92RF3/20/1933LeftRight.310221090.899 
Dan Dobbek70LF12/6/1934LeftRight.1782121.528 
Manny Jimenez28LF11/19/1938LeftRight.228180.600 
Joe Pepitone22CF10/9/1940LeftLeft.23630957.754 
Rico Carty83LF9/1/1939RightRight.32324950.922 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Billy Wynne39SP7/31/1943LeftRight5.595701.39 
Tom Burgmeier60SP8/2/1943LeftLeft4.773401.52 
Ron Taylor74SP12/13/1937RightRight3.8581411.36 
Mike Paul16SP4/18/1945LeftLeft3.6712901.18 
Charlie Vaughan19SP10/6/1947RightLeft4.15211601.29 
Bill Faul8SP4/21/1940RightRight4.537701.48 
RELIEVERS           
Bud Daley6MR10/7/1932LeftLeft4.391001.65 
Dave Vineyard42MR2/25/1941RightRight1.453210.97 
Pete Richert73MR10/29/1939LeftLeft2.775410.88 
Bill Dailey61CL5/13/1935RightRight5.3543201.65 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Ed BoucheeOUTfull season0 daysBroken Ankle
Rob GardnerDay-to-Day (70%)one week0 daysStrained Elbow Ligament
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L R. Carew2B
2) L T. Francona1B
3) R R. CartyLF
4) L G. AltmanRF
5) R J. OrsinoC
6) L J. PepitoneCF
7) R C. SalmonSS
8) L B. Sorrell3B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L R. Carew2B
2) R C. SalmonSS
3)
4) L G. AltmanRF
5) R R. CartyDH
6) R J. OrsinoC
7)
8) L J. PepitoneCF
9) L M. JimenezLF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L R. Carew2B
2) R C. SalmonSS
3) R R. Carty
4) L G. AltmanRF
5) R J. OrsinoC
6) L T. Francona1B
7) L J. PepitoneCF
8) L B. SorrellLF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) R R. CartyDH
4) R J. OrsinoC
5)
6) L G. AltmanLF
7) L J. PepitoneCF
8) R C. SalmonSS
9) L R. Carew2B
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L C. Vaughan
2) R R. Taylor
3) R B. Wynne
4) L T. Burgmeier
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R B. Faul
2)

Middle Reliever
1) L M. Paul
2) L B. Daley
3) R B. Faul
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L P. Richert
2) R D. Vineyard

Closer
1) R B. Dailey
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1968
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,
Jack Sanford



Date: Saturday, 4/29/1968
Subject: Jackie Hernandez learns new position
Jackie Hernandez has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Status of Adrian Garrett
Dear Sir,
Adrian Garrett shouldn't play at AA Jacksonville Suns!
He has an AVG of .186 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: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Progress of Joe Nossek
Dear Sir,
Joe Nossek has an AVG of .346 at AA Jacksonville Suns!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Status of John Felske
Dear Sir,
John Felske isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Jacksonville Suns!
He has an AVG of .176, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Jack Sanford injured
Hello Manager,
looks like he worked out a little to intense.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 5/5/1968
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Tito Francona.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 5/7/1968
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,
Dave Vineyard



Date: Thursday, 5/11/1968
Subject: Bill Robinson learns new position
Bill Robinson has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 5/19/1968
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, 5/19/1968
Subject: Jack Sanford
Jack Sanford is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1968
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Charlie Neal



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Dan Dobbek



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,
Ron Taylor



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,
Johnny Goryl



Date: Friday, 5/26/1968
Subject: Johnny Goryl learns new position
Johnny Goryl has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 5/31/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Buck Rodgers



Date: Friday, 6/2/1968
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Tito Francona



Date: Saturday, 6/10/1968
Subject: Fritz Brickell learns new position
Fritz Brickell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 6/12/1968
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



Date: Wednesday, 6/14/1968
Subject: Bill Sorrell learns new position
Bill Sorrell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/27/1968
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Harmon Killebrew



Date: Saturday, 7/1/1968
Subject: Richie Scheinblum learns new position
Richie Scheinblum has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 7/31/1968
Subject: Mike Jorgensen learns new position
Mike Jorgensen has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 8/5/1968
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



Date: Thursday, 8/17/1968
Subject: Status of Fred Wenz
Dear Sir,
Fred Wenz seems overmatched at AA Jacksonville Suns!
He has an ERA of 7.17 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 8/21/1968
Subject: Dock Ellis healing process
Dock Ellis is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 8/21/1968
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,
Bill Faul



Date: Wednesday, 9/13/1968
Subject: Dock Ellis
Dock Ellis is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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