Oakland Athletics Clubhouse
Friday, 10/15/2004
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Ken Macha
Record: 102 Wins, 60 Losses, .630 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 55 Wins, 26 Losses
Away Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 21 Wins, 18 Losses
X-Innings Record: 9 Wins, 7 Losses
Record vs LHP: 25 Wins, 20 Losses
Record vs RHP: 77 Wins, 40 Losses
Payroll: $75,247,500 (13th)
Fan Interest: 84/100 (1st)
Batting AVG: .277 (4th)
Homeruns: 193 (7th)
Walks: 796 (1st)
Stolen Bases: 290 (1st)
Runs Scored: 968 (2nd)

Pitching ERA: 4.16 (10th)
Opponents AVG: .258 (11th)
HRs Allowed: 144 (5th)
Walks Allowed: 478 (T-7th)
Runs Allowed: 753 (T-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
Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Adam Melhuse17C 3/27/1972BothRight.25117692.774 
Damian Miller26C 10/13/1969RightRight.2565191.782 
INFIELDER           
Mark Mclemore2SS10/4/1964BothRight.26144119.715 
Esteban German122B1/26/1978RightRight.256460106.685 
Bobby Crosby7SS1/12/1980RightRight.259116925.698 
Eric Karros321B11/4/1967RightRight.3239440.875 
Alfonso Soriano122B1/7/1976RightRight.2752610657.812 
Eric Chavez33B12/7/1977LeftRight.266331299.856 
OUTFIELDER           
Erubiel Durazo44DH1/23/1974LeftLeft.30523900.979 
Mark Kotsay21CF12/2/1975LeftLeft.41801251.015 
Brian Giles24LF1/21/1971LeftLeft.31638120231.061 
Brian Sellier26CF1/12/1978LeftRight.28066329.788 
Billy Mcmillon13LF11/17/1971LeftLeft.2891610110.834 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Tim Hudson15SP7/14/1975RightRight4.15151001.33 
Barry Zito75SP5/13/1978LeftLeft4.29151001.31 
Mark Mulder20SP8/5/1977LeftLeft5.3415901.48 
Justin Duchscherer58SP11/19/1977RightRight3.7315701.22 
Mario Ramos45SP10/19/1977LeftLeft4.157301.32 
RELIEVERS           
Justin Lehr54MR8/3/1977RightRight2.511011.24 
Victor Alvarez78MR11/8/1976LeftLeft2.357191.02 
Eric Cammack61MR8/14/1975RightRight2.253060.96 
Chris Hammond29MR1/21/1966LeftLeft2.622201.40 
Chad Bradford45MR9/14/1974RightRight4.767511.37 
Ricardo Rincon73MR4/13/1970LeftLeft5.495331.52 
Arthur Rhodes53CL10/24/1969LeftLeft3.4655221.22 
Tired Position Players
Esteban German
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Chad BradfordOUT6 weeks0 daysTorn Groin Muscle
Chan Ho ParkOUTfull season0 daysTorn Tricep Muscle
Eric CammackDay-to-Day (80%)5 days0 daysSore Back
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R A. Soriano2B
2) R B. CrosbySS
3) L B. GilesLF
4) L E. Chavez3B
5) L E. Durazo1B
6) S A. MelhuseC
7) L B. McmillonRF
8) L B. SellierCF
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R E. GermanDH
2) R A. Soriano2B
3) L B. GilesLF
4) L E. Chavez3B
5) L E. Durazo1B
6) L B. McmillonRF
7) R B. CrosbySS
8) S A. MelhuseC
9) L B. SellierCF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R A. Soriano2B
2) R B. CrosbySS
3) L B. GilesLF
4) R E. Karros1B
5) L B. McmillonRF
6) L B. SellierCF
7) S A. MelhuseC
8) L E. Chavez3B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R E. GermanDH
2) R E. Karros1B
3) R A. Soriano2B
4) L B. GilesLF
5) L B. McmillonRF
6) L B. SellierCF
7) S A. MelhuseC
8) L E. Chavez3B
9) R B. CrosbySS
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R T. Hudson
2) R J. Duchscherer
3) L B. Zito
4) L M. Ramos
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R J. Lehr
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R E. Cammack
2) L C. Hammond
3) L M. Mulder
4) L R. Rincon
Setup Reliever
1) L V. Alvarez
2)

Closer
1) L A. Rhodes
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 3/30/2004
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
It's been a hard decision, but I think I will retire
after this season. It's time to let the youngsters
take my job.

Regards,
Chris Hammond



Date: Tuesday, 3/30/2004
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
It's been a hard decision, but I think I will retire
after this season. It's time to let the youngsters
take my job.

Regards,
Mark Mclemore



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2004
Subject: Status of Steve Sharpe
Dear Sir,
Steve Sharpe seems overmatched at AA Midland!
He has an ERA of 8.38 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2004
Subject: Status of Eddie Kim
Dear Sir,
Eddie Kim shouldn't play at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .213 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: Saturday, 5/1/2004
Subject: Status of Tyler Best
Dear Sir,
Tyler Best isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .239, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/1/2004
Subject: Status of Ryan Ruiz
Dear Sir,
Ryan Ruiz shouldn't play at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .247 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: Saturday, 5/8/2004
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: Saturday, 5/8/2004
Subject: Progress of J.T. Stotts
Dear Sir,
J.T. Stotts has nothing more to prove at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .313 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/15/2004
Subject: Progress of Nick Swisher
Dear Sir,
Nick Swisher has an AVG of .311 at AA Midland!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/18/2004
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: Saturday, 5/22/2004
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Damian Miller



Date: Saturday, 5/29/2004
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,
Scott Hatteberg



Date: Tuesday, 6/1/2004
Subject: Status of Robert Semerano
Dear Sir,
Robert Semerano has problems at AA Midland!
He has an ERA of 5.14, so you might
want to demote him soon, before his attitude suffers!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/2/2004
Subject: Progress of Steve Stanley
Dear Sir,
Steve Stanley is hitting the ball well at A Modesto!
He has an AVG of .471, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 6/3/2004
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Jim Mecir



Date: Friday, 6/4/2004
Subject: Status of Andre Ethier
Dear Sir,
Andre Ethier isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .157, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 6/7/2004
Subject: Status of Tom Everidge
Dear Sir,
Tom Everidge isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .247, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/9/2004
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,
Billy Mcmillon



Date: Thursday, 7/1/2004
Subject: Status of Steve Obenchain
Dear Sir,
Steve Obenchain seems overmatched at AA Midland!
He has an ERA of 5.40 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 7/2/2004
Subject: Jed Morris healing process
Jed Morris is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 7/3/2004
Subject: Progress of Jonathan Belser
Dear Sir,
Jonathan Belser is doing pretty good at A Modesto!
He has an ERA of 1.27, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 7/7/2004
Subject: Status of Matt Watson
Dear Sir,
Matt Watson isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .248, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 7/9/2004
Subject: Ryan Ruiz learns new position
Ryan Ruiz has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "13" right now.

Regards,
Billy Beane (Scouting Director)



Date: Friday, 7/9/2004
Subject: Well...
I am rather upset that I do not play regularly.
I wish to be traded if that doesn't change!

Regards,
Mark Kotsay



Date: Saturday, 7/24/2004
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: Tuesday, 7/27/2004
Subject: Progress of Robert Eldridge
Dear Sir,
Robert Eldridge has an ERA of 3.82 at A Modesto!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 8/7/2004
Subject: Progress of Mark Teahen
Dear Sir,
Mark Teahen is hitting the ball well at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .275, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 8/11/2004
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: Tuesday, 8/17/2004
Subject: Status of Omar Quintanilla
Dear Sir,
Omar Quintanilla isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Midland!
He has an AVG of .167, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 8/21/2004
Subject: Status of Ryan Ford
Dear Sir,
Ryan Ford seems overmatched at AA Midland!
He has an ERA of 6.65 over there, so I think
you should demote him.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 9/15/2004
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, 9/16/2004
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: Monday, 9/20/2004
Subject: Progress of Wes Long
Dear Sir,
Wes Long is hitting the ball well at A Modesto!
He has an AVG of .279, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director




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