Oakland Athletics Clubhouse
Thursday, 11/2/1998
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jeff Sheppard 2
Record: 93 Wins, 69 Losses, .574 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 50 Wins, 31 Losses
Away Record: 43 Wins, 38 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 18 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 22 Wins, 10 Losses
Record vs RHP: 71 Wins, 59 Losses
Payroll: $73,833,571 (10th)
Fan Interest: 75/100 (13th)
Batting AVG: .294 (1st)
Homeruns: 194 (21st)
Walks: 677 (13th)
Stolen Bases: 65 (11th)
Runs Scored: 1068 (2nd)

Pitching ERA: 5.55 (20th)
Opponents AVG: .288 (27th)
HRs Allowed: 253 (26th)
Walks Allowed: 577 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 942 (19th)
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           
Chad Kreuter27C 8/26/1964BothRight.2881210.783 
Brad Ausmus30C 4/14/1969RightRight.27011871.751 
INFIELDER           
Edgar Martinez763B1/2/1963RightRight.282381210.949 
Dean Palmer26SS12/27/1968RightRight.248361310.875 
Homer Bush542B11/12/1972RightRight.3871232.925 
Mike Lowell861B2/24/1974RightRight.2646180.794 
Mickey Morandini492B4/22/1966LeftRight.23556625.657 
Mark Grace431B6/28/1964LeftLeft.34812763.990 
Chip Hale42B12/2/1964LeftRight.3556500.879 
OUTFIELDER           
John Vander wal91RF4/29/1966LeftLeft.3139390.925 
Alex Diaz12LF10/5/1968BothRight.310106918.791 
Chris Jones44RF12/16/1965RightRight.25515727.773 
Derrick May42RF7/14/1968LeftRight.3176563.815 
Dave Magadan59DH9/30/1962LeftRight.2805740.772 
Rondell White62CF2/23/1972RightRight.339311216.983 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Esteban Loaiza5SP12/31/1971RightRight5.6411901.54 
Donovan Osborne72SP6/21/1969BothLeft5.3791301.51 
Ramiro Mendoza9SP6/15/1972RightRight5.3017801.49 
RELIEVERS           
Dave Veres82MR10/19/1966RightRight6.685141.59 
Jeremy Hernandez45MR7/6/1966RightRight4.633321.70 
Yorkis Perez72CL9/30/1967LeftLeft4.3462191.35 
Mike Perez59MR10/19/1964RightRight4.9072151.46 
Mike Magnante6MR6/17/1965LeftLeft4.836331.56 
Brad Radke28MR10/27/1972RightRight7.5191601.78 
Bob Wickman21MR2/6/1969RightRight3.8310511.23 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Jason JacomeOUTfull season0 daysTorn Ligament Elbow
Alex ColeOUTfull season0 daysBroken Wrist
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) S A. DiazLF
2) L D. MayRF
3) R R. WhiteCF
4) R E. Martinez3B
5) L D. Magadan1B
6) R H. Bush2B
7) R D. PalmerSS
8) R B. AusmusC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) S A. DiazLF
2) L D. MayRF
3) R R. WhiteCF
4) R E. Martinez3B
5) L D. MagadanDH
6) R H. Bush2B
7) R M. Lowell1B
8) R D. PalmerSS
9) R B. AusmusC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) S A. DiazLF
2) L D. MayRF
3) R R. WhiteCF
4) R E. Martinez3B
5) R H. Bush2B
6) R M. Lowell1B
7) R D. PalmerSS
8) R B. AusmusC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) S A. DiazLF
2) L D. MayRF
3) R R. WhiteCF
4) R E. Martinez3B
5) R H. Bush2B
6) R C. JonesDH
7) R M. Lowell1B
8) R D. PalmerSS
9) R B. AusmusC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R B. Wickman
2) R R. Mendoza
3) L D. Osborne
4) R E. Loaiza
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R B. Radke
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R J. Hernandez
2) L M. Magnante
3) R B. Radke
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R D. Veres
2) R M. Perez

Closer
1) L Y. Perez
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1998
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Milwaukee has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Duane Ward



Date: Thursday, 2/16/1998
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Milwaukee has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Duane Ward



Date: Tuesday, 5/16/1998
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,
Chip Hale



Date: Thursday, 5/18/1998
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Chad Kreuter



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1998
Subject: Homer Bush learns new position
Homer Bush has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1998
Subject: Rob Lukachyk learns new position
Rob Lukachyk has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 5/30/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Ramon Garcia



Date: Sunday, 6/4/1998
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Rondell White



Date: Monday, 6/5/1998
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Dean Palmer



Date: Tuesday, 6/6/1998
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Mike Magnante



Date: Monday, 6/12/1998
Subject: Dave Veres
Dave Veres is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1998
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,
Dave Magadan



Date: Thursday, 6/15/1998
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,
Derrick May



Date: Friday, 6/16/1998
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,
Brad Ausmus



Date: Monday, 6/19/1998
Subject: Lou Collier learns new position
Lou Collier has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 6/21/1998
Subject: Fernando Tatis learns new position
Fernando Tatis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 6/23/1998
Subject: Chad Mottola learns new position
Chad Mottola has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 7/2/1998
Subject: Mike Lowell learns new position
Mike Lowell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 7/14/1998
Subject: William Suero learns new position
William Suero has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 7/22/1998
Subject: Derrick May
Derrick May is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 7/22/1998
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,
Esteban Loaiza



Date: Saturday, 8/26/1998
Subject: Mark Grace healing process
Mark Grace is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 9/10/1998
Subject: Mark Grace
Mark Grace is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 10/31/1998
Subject: C.j. Nitkowski
C.j. Nitkowski is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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