Chicago (N) Cubs Clubhouse
Wednesday, 11/3/2004
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Billy Williams
Record: 64 Wins, 98 Losses, .395 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 30 Wins, 51 Losses
Away Record: 34 Wins, 47 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 24 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 18 Wins, 28 Losses
Record vs RHP: 46 Wins, 70 Losses
Payroll: $36,638,571 (28th)
Fan Interest: 35/100 (21st)
Batting AVG: .253 (20th)
Homeruns: 140 (25th)
Walks: 588 (21st)
Stolen Bases: 85 (6th)
Runs Scored: 760 (23rd)

Pitching ERA: 5.21 (28th)
Opponents AVG: .263 (23rd)
HRs Allowed: 186 (24th)
Walks Allowed: 701 (25th)
Runs Allowed: 919 (29th)
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           
Danny Ardoin28C 7/8/1974RightRight.171180.573 
Ben Molina36C 7/20/1974RightRight.1963351.499 
J.d. Closser10C 1/15/1980BothRight.2467230.724 
INFIELDER           
Mark Bellhorn352B8/23/1974BothRight.265258628.825 
Melvin Nieves583B12/28/1971BothRight.296341061.948 
Neifi Perez36SS6/2/1973BothRight.2429685.679 
Eric Hinske573B8/5/1977LeftRight.26419934.849 
Calvin Pickering531B9/29/1976LeftLeft.29211810.767 
Roberto Petagine361B6/7/1971LeftLeft.265490.971 
Willie Harris62B6/22/1978LeftRight.262041.622 
OUTFIELDER           
Dante Powell65RF8/25/1973RightRight.1963220.578 
Midre Cummings82RF10/14/1971LeftRight.2914481.741 
Juan Pierre29CF8/14/1977LeftLeft.25921728.682 
Dave Roberts33LF5/31/1972LeftLeft.26283712.691 
Matt Diaz15LF3/3/1978RightRight.227281.643 
Alexis Rios72CF2/18/1981RightRight.2371103.619 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Kerry Wood40SP6/17/1977RightRight4.7791501.41 
Tyler Yates15SP8/7/1977RightRight6.114621.62 
Ben Sheets82SP7/18/1978RightRight3.0312701.11 
John Frascatore18SP2/4/1970RightRight5.3061501.50 
Vladimir Nunez7SP3/15/1975RightRight4.9051501.51 
Ryan Dempster5SP5/3/1977RightRight11.280402.16 
Wilfredo Ledezma91SP1/21/1981LeftLeft5.121201.76 
RELIEVERS           
David Holdridge34MR2/5/1969RightRight5.461121.62 
Jeff Tam64MR8/19/1970RightRight8.330011.77 
Justin Kaye63CL6/9/1976RightRight4.7166131.63 
Jason Kershner31MR12/19/1976LeftLeft5.335421.57 
Travis Phelps48MR7/25/1977RightRight4.331251.51 
Will Ohman23MR8/13/1977LeftLeft6.791511.56 
Mike Adams24MR7/29/1978RightRight5.446221.32 
Braden Looper66MR10/28/1974RightRight7.690202.09 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Eric HinskeOUT5 weeks0 daysStrained Tricep Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R A. RiosLF
2) L M. CummingsRF
3) S M. NievesCF
4) L E. Hinske3B
5) S M. Bellhorn2B
6) L R. Petagine1B
7) S J. ClosserC
8) S N. PerezSS
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L J. PierreCF
2) L D. RobertsLF
3) S M. Nieves3B
4) L E. HinskeDH
5) L C. Pickering1B
6) S M. Bellhorn2B
7) L M. CummingsRF
8) L W. HarrisSS
9) S J. ClosserC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R A. RiosLF
2) L J. PierreCF
3) S M. Nieves3B
4) R D. PowellRF
5) L E. Hinske1B
6) S M. Bellhorn2B
7) S J. ClosserC
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R A. RiosLF
2) L J. PierreCF
3) S M. Nieves3B
4) R D. PowellRF
5) S M. Bellhorn2B
6) L C. Pickering1B
7) L D. RobertsDH
8) S J. ClosserC
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R B. Sheets
2) R K. Wood
3) L W. Ledezma
4) R V. Nunez
5) R J. Frascatore
Mopup Reliever
1) R D. Holdridge
2) R T. Phelps

Middle Reliever
1) L J. Kershner
2) R T. Yates
3) R T. Phelps
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R M. Adams
2) L W. Ohman

Closer
1) R J. Kaye
E-Mail Messages
Date: Wednesday, 4/28/2004
Subject: Angel Berroa learns new position
Angel Berroa has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "9" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2004
Subject: Status of Jose Leon
Dear Sir,
Jose Leon has an AVG of .219 at AA Tennessee Smokies!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/4/2004
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, 5/13/2004
Subject: Status of Byron Gettis
Dear Sir,
Byron Gettis has an AVG of .216 at AA Tennessee Smokies!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2004
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Alan Benes



Date: Friday, 5/21/2004
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Roberto Petagine



Date: Sunday, 5/30/2004
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Raul Casanova.

Regards,
Tampa Bay GM



Date: Monday, 5/31/2004
Subject: Alexis Rios learns new position
Alexis Rios has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "9" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/1/2004
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,
John Frascatore



Date: Tuesday, 6/1/2004
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Raul Casanova off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Tampa Bay GM



Date: Thursday, 6/3/2004
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: Wednesday, 6/9/2004
Subject: Ruben Gotay learns new position
Ruben Gotay has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 6/10/2004
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
David Holdridge



Date: Monday, 6/21/2004
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,
Jon Shave



Date: Tuesday, 7/6/2004
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,
Ryan Dempster



Date: Friday, 7/16/2004
Subject: Juan Pierre healing process
Juan Pierre is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 7/16/2004
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Pedro Feliz off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Sunday, 7/18/2004
Subject: Wilson Valdez learns new position
Wilson Valdez has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 7/21/2004
Subject: Juan Pierre healing process
Juan Pierre is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 8/4/2004
Subject: Status of Adam Peterson
Dear Sir,
Adam Peterson seems overmatched at AA Tennessee Smokies!
He has an ERA of 5.27 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 8/5/2004
Subject: Eric Hinske healing process
Eric Hinske is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 8/9/2004
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Jeff Tam off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Thursday, 8/12/2004
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,
Tony Saunders



Date: Friday, 8/13/2004
Subject: Braden Looper is sick...
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 8/21/2004
Subject: Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 8/26/2004
Subject: Status of Tony Alvarez
Dear Sir,
Tony Alvarez isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tennessee Smokies!
He has an AVG of .246, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 8/29/2004
Subject: Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 9/1/2004
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Tony Saunders off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Arizona GM



Date: Thursday, 9/23/2004
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: Sunday, 9/26/2004
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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