Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Saturday, 10/21/1969
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Joe Coffey
Record: 84 Wins, 78 Losses, .519 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 40 Wins, 41 Losses
Away Record: 44 Wins, 37 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 27 Losses
X-Innings Record: 12 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 26 Wins, 19 Losses
Record vs RHP: 58 Wins, 59 Losses
Payroll: $65,716,333 (6th)
Fan Interest: 57/100 (10th)
Batting AVG: .265 (9th)
Homeruns: 168 (T-10th)
Walks: 479 (13th)
Stolen Bases: 24 (19th)
Runs Scored: 773 (11th)

Pitching ERA: 4.17 (11th)
Opponents AVG: .254 (12th)
HRs Allowed: 150 (13th)
Walks Allowed: 487 (13th)
Runs Allowed: 748 (14th)
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           
John Bateman14C 7/21/1940RightRight.2786300.781 
Johnny Romano96C 8/23/1934RightRight.26327990.809 
INFIELDER           
Denis Menke78SS7/21/1940RightRight.22911730.677 
Don Demeter543B6/25/1935RightRight.26730940.815 
Rick Joseph31B8/24/1939RightRight.2737310.816 
Ken Hamlin72B5/18/1935RightRight.2701120.704 
Rod Kanehl583B4/1/1934RightRight.2110161.489 
Frank Howard211B8/8/1936RightRight.3294811701.139 
OUTFIELDER           
Reggie Jackson97RF5/18/1946LeftLeft.31221790.882 
Andy Kosco1CF10/5/1941RightRight.233020.553 
Matty Alou11CF12/22/1938LeftLeft.29326118.705 
Bob Speake67CF8/22/1930LeftLeft.172080.447 
Tex Nelson92LF8/7/1936LeftLeft.1800150.570 
Bobby Tolan37CF11/19/1945LeftLeft.3338512.838 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Joe Horlen77SP8/14/1937RightRight4.08161501.44 
Don Cardwell44SP12/7/1935RightRight3.62231801.12 
Tom Timmermann44SP5/12/1940RightRight5.29111801.43 
Dean Chance77SP6/1/1941RightRight3.39181801.24 
RELIEVERS           
Ramon Hernandez21MR8/31/1940BothLeft6.042021.34 
Vern Holtgrave7MR10/18/1942RightRight3.770031.30 
Jay Ritchie58MR11/20/1936RightRight4.150101.38 
Bill Stoneman80MR4/7/1944RightRight5.010221.41 
Turk Farrell10MR4/8/1934RightRight3.457511.43 
Jack Baldschun18CL10/16/1936RightRight3.9663231.27 
Dick Lines61MR8/17/1938RightLeft3.001001.17 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
George MitterwaldOUTfull season0 daysTorn Abdominal Muscle
Andy CareyOUTfull season0 daysBroken Ankle
Bob HeiseOUTfull season0 daysTorn Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L M. AlouLF
2) L B. TolanCF
3) L R. JacksonRF
4) R F. Howard1B
5) R J. RomanoC
6) R D. Demeter3B
7) R D. MenkeSS
8) R K. Hamlin2B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L M. AlouLF
2) R J. RomanoC
3) R F. Howard1B
4) R D. Demeter3B
5) L R. JacksonRF
6) R K. Hamlin2B
7) L B. TolanCF
8) R D. MenkeSS
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R D. Cardwell
2) R D. Chance
3) R J. Horlen
4) R T. Timmermann
5)
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R V. Holtgrave
2) R B. Stoneman
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4)
Setup Reliever
1) R T. Farrell
2) L D. Lines

Closer
1) R J. Baldschun
E-Mail Messages
Date: Monday, 5/1/1969
Subject: Progress of Oscar Gamble
Dear Sir,
Oscar Gamble has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .434 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1969
Subject: Progress of Paul Brown
Dear Sir,
Paul Brown has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an ERA of 3.09 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1969
Subject: Status of Shaun Fitzmaurice
Dear Sir,
Shaun Fitzmaurice has an AVG of .204 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/4/1969
Subject: Status of Bob Heise
Dear Sir,
Bob Heise isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .244, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 5/19/1969
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Andy Carey



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1969
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Jay Ritchie



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1969
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,
Denis Menke



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1969
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the acquisition of Don Demeter are amazing.
The overall fan interest increases by by a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1969
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Bob Speake



Date: Friday, 5/26/1969
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jim Brewer



Date: Friday, 6/2/1969
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
John Bateman



Date: Sunday, 6/4/1969
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Matty Alou



Date: Wednesday, 6/7/1969
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Rod Kanehl



Date: Wednesday, 6/7/1969
Subject: Ramon Hernandez injured
Hello Manager,
he had a little fight in a bar, and got knocked out.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 6/9/1969
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Eddie Fisher



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1969
Subject: Dick Green healing process
Dick Green is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 6/16/1969
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Turk Farrell



Date: Tuesday, 6/20/1969
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Ken Hamlin



Date: Monday, 6/26/1969
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,
Fred Gladding



Date: Wednesday, 6/28/1969
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,
Joe Horlen



Date: Monday, 7/17/1969
Subject: Shaun Fitzmaurice learns new position
Shaun Fitzmaurice has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 7/30/1969
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, 8/8/1969
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,
Tex Nelson



Date: Saturday, 8/12/1969
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, 8/20/1969
Subject: Status of Ken Turner
Dear Sir,
Ken Turner has problems at AA !
He has an ERA of 5.35, so you might
want to demote him soon, before his attitude suffers!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 8/27/1969
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Craig Anderson.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 8/29/1969
Subject: Status of Mike Fiore
Dear Sir,
Mike Fiore shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .249 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, 9/17/1969
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, 9/28/1969
Subject: Progress of Billy Conigliaro
Dear Sir,
Billy Conigliaro has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .324 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director




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