Philadelphia (A) Athletics Clubhouse
Sunday, 10/22/1928
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jim Grimley
Record: 97 Wins, 65 Losses, .599 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 46 Wins, 35 Losses
Away Record: 51 Wins, 30 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 27 Wins, 22 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 17 Wins, 17 Losses
Record vs RHP: 80 Wins, 48 Losses
Payroll: $66,451,030 (6th)
Fan Interest: 80/100 (T-5th)
Batting AVG: .305 (1st)
Homeruns: 113 (7th)
Walks: 559 (3rd)
Stolen Bases: 288 (1st)
Runs Scored: 1003 (1st)

Pitching ERA: 4.33 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .294 (14th)
HRs Allowed: 86 (4th)
Walks Allowed: 446 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 785 (4th)
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           
Wattie Holm3C 12/28/1901RightRight.4032514.966 
Pat Collins32C 9/13/1896RightRight.3384313261.154 
INFIELDER           
Matt Williams992B1/1/1901RightRight.28612822.714 
Freddie Maguire93B5/10/1899RightRight.27211317.668 
Woody English612B3/2/1906RightRight.31847255.838 
Hal Leathers72SS12/2/1898LeftRight.310050.758 
George Carr1SS1/1/1895BothRight.3371111065.861 
Jack Fournier841B9/28/1889LeftRight.2726962.741 
Topper Rigney593B1/7/1897RightRight.29447315.792 
OUTFIELDER           
Mule Haas81RF10/15/1903LeftRight.3258875.865 
Bert Griffith70RF3/3/1896RightRight.4080121.912 
Billy Southworth28CF3/9/1893LeftRight.28548617.689 
Walter French89LF7/12/1899LeftRight.3461210.854 
Norman Stearnes36LF5/8/1901LeftLeft.35625119651.014 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Ralph Comstock45SP11/24/1890RightRight3.1826901.18 
Firpo Marberry37SP11/30/1898RightRight4.67131201.54 
Jakie May28SP11/25/1895RightLeft4.16161001.44 
Slim Harriss73SP12/11/1896RightRight4.0911601.48 
RELIEVERS           
Jim Wright40MR9/19/1900RightRight11.570002.57 
Norm Lehr9MR5/28/1901RightRight7.300111.91 
Jesse Winters88MR12/22/1893RightRight6.215351.67 
Walt Kinney15MR9/9/1893LeftLeft7.382201.71 
Watty Clark85CL5/16/1902LeftLeft3.7446131.59 
Guy Morton46MR6/1/1893RightRight3.724531.52 
Pat Malone33MR9/25/1902LeftRight4.935301.64 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Sheriff BlakeOUTfull season0 daysTorn Bicep Muscle
Bill WarwickOUTfull season0 daysBroken Knee
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R W. English2B
2) L M. HaasRF
3) L N. StearnesLF
4) R P. CollinsC
5) S G. CarrSS
6) L J. Fournier1B
7) L B. SouthworthCF
8) R T. Rigney3B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R W. English2B
2)
3) L N. StearnesDH
4) R P. CollinsC
5) S G. CarrSS
6) L J. Fournier1B
7) L M. HaasLF
8) L B. SouthworthCF
9) R T. Rigney3B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R M. Williams2B
2) S G. CarrSS
3) L N. StearnesLF
4) R P. CollinsC
5) R T. Rigney3B
6) L M. HaasRF
7) L J. Fournier1B
8) L B. SouthworthCF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R F. MaguireDH
2) R M. Williams2B
3) L N. StearnesLF
4) R P. CollinsC
5) R T. Rigney3B
6) S G. CarrSS
7) L M. HaasRF
8) L J. Fournier1B
9) L B. SouthworthCF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R R. Comstock
2) R S. Harriss
3) R F. Marberry
4) L J. May
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) L W. Kinney
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R P. Malone
2) R J. Winters
3) R N. Lehr
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R J. Wright
2) R G. Morton

Closer
1) L W. Clark
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Tim Mccabe.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Hugh Canavan



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Newt Joseph



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Clarence Smith



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Brooklyn has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Pat Murray



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Clarence Smith



Date: Monday, 2/6/1928
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of George Carr.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 2/6/1928
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the loss of Joe Jackson are terrible!
The overall fan interest decreases a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hugh Canavan



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Pat Murray



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Newt Joseph



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Boob Fowler
Dear Sir,
Boob Fowler has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .391 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Al Van camp
Dear Sir,
Al Van camp is hitting the ball well at AA !
He has an AVG of .279, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1928
Subject: Progress of Chick Autry
Dear Sir,
Chick Autry has an AVG of .289 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/13/1928
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more playing time.
I hope you put me in the starting lineup more often!

Regards,
Crush Holloway



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1928
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,
Freddie Maguire



Date: Monday, 5/22/1928
Subject: Bill Warwick learns new position
Bill Warwick has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1928
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Topper Rigney



Date: Friday, 5/26/1928
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Matt Williams



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1928
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,
Firpo Marberry



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1928
Subject: Walter French learns new position
Walter French has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "9" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1928
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 Fournier



Date: Monday, 6/5/1928
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,
Hal Leathers



Date: Monday, 6/26/1928
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Ralph Comstock



Date: Thursday, 7/13/1928
Subject: Sam Langford learns new position
Sam Langford has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 7/18/1928
Subject: Progress of Rollie Hemsley
Dear Sir,
Rollie Hemsley has an AVG of .276 at A !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 7/21/1928
Subject: I am a closer...
Why am I not your regular closer?
I wish to be traded if that doesn't change!

Regards,
Jesse Winters



Date: Tuesday, 8/1/1928
Subject: Randy Reese learns new position
Randy Reese has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 9/19/1928
Subject: Mule Watson
Mule Watson is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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