Oakland Athletics Clubhouse
Tuesday, 7/20/2008
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Steve Taylor
Record: 48 Wins, 45 Losses, .516 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 28 Wins, 21 Losses
Away Record: 20 Wins, 24 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 13 Wins, 15 Losses
X-Innings Record: 6 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 13 Wins, 14 Losses
Record vs RHP: 35 Wins, 31 Losses
Payroll: $66,547,400 (29th)
Fan Interest: 76/100 (T-3rd)
Batting AVG: .252 (11th)
Homeruns: 54 (T-20th)
Walks: 227 (T-24th)
Stolen Bases: 126 (15th)
Runs Scored: 427 (11th)

Pitching ERA: 3.49 (9th)
Opponents AVG: .252 (18th)
HRs Allowed: 46 (5th)
Walks Allowed: 232 (13th)
Runs Allowed: 381 (9th)
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           
Kurt Suzuki8C 10/4/1984RightRight.2860270.718 
Jed Morris8C 3/4/1983LeftRight.2911180.739 
INFIELDER           
Mark Ellis142B6/6/1979RightRight.26112121.673 
Bobby Crosby7SS1/12/1982RightRight.27163646.728 
Adrian Cardenas12SS10/10/1987LeftRight.25444425.760 
Jack Hannahan223B3/4/1982LeftRight.2833252.782 
Eric Chavez33B12/7/1979LeftRight.2547332.769 
Brooks Conrad153B1/16/1983BothRight.2308305.706 
OUTFIELDER           
Matt Holliday5LF1/15/1983RightRight.2272184.686 
Jon Zeringue28RF3/29/1986RightRight.2337436.660 
Jack Cust32RF1/7/1982LeftRight.2806480.799 
Chris Denorfia19RF7/15/1982RightRight.4290301.074 
Shannon Stewart12LF2/25/1977RightRight.2798403.801 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Dana Eveland30SP10/29/1985LeftLeft3.757801.33 
Trevor Cahill27SP3/1/1988RightRight3.796601.32 
Christopher Farley19SP2/24/1985RightRight2.668501.15 
Mark Mulder8SP8/5/1979LeftLeft3.1791001.06 
Sean Gallagher39SP12/30/1986RightRight3.904201.37 
RELIEVERS           
Angel Garcia60MR10/28/1984RightRight2.080001.15 
Andrew Bailey40MR5/1/1987RightRight2.122171.29 
Kevin Cameron41MR12/15/1979RightRight2.892001.18 
Brad Ziegler51CL10/10/1983RightRight1.171150.78 
Santiago Casilla44MR7/25/1982RightRight2.451101.36 
Jerry Blevins13MR9/6/1985LeftLeft5.842291.46 
Joey Devine33CL9/19/1985RightRight0.00000  
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R B. CrosbySS
2) R J. Zeringue1B
3) L A. CardenasCF
4) R M. HollidayRF
5) S B. Conrad3B
6) R S. StewartLF
7) L J. MorrisC
8) R M. Ellis2B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R B. CrosbySS
2) L J. HannahanLF
3) L A. CardenasCF
4) R M. HollidayDH
5) S B. Conrad3B
6) R S. StewartRF
7) R J. Zeringue1B
8) L J. MorrisC
9) R M. Ellis2B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R B. CrosbySS
2) R J. Zeringue1B
3) L A. CardenasCF
4) R M. HollidayRF
5) S B. Conrad3B
6) R S. StewartLF
7) L J. MorrisC
8) R M. Ellis2B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R B. CrosbySS
2) L J. HannahanLF
3) L A. CardenasCF
4) R M. HollidayDH
5) S B. Conrad3B
6) R S. StewartRF
7) R J. Zeringue1B
8) L J. MorrisC
9) R M. Ellis2B
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L M. Mulder
2) R S. Gallagher
3) R C. Farley
4) L D. Eveland
5) R T. Cahill
Mopup Reliever
1) R A. Garcia
2) R J. Devine

Middle Reliever
1) R S. Casilla
2) R K. Cameron
3) R A. Garcia
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L J. Blevins
2) R A. Bailey

Closer
1) R B. Ziegler
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 4/7/2008
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are ecstatic that you signed Jeff Samardzija.
The overall fan interest increase is amazing!!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Sean Doolittle
Dear Sir,
Sean Doolittle has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .305 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Thomas Everidge
Dear Sir,
Thomas Everidge has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .333 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Larry Cobb
Dear Sir,
Larry Cobb has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .289 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Pedro Figueroa
Dear Sir,
Pedro Figueroa has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an ERA of 3.48 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Gregorio Petit
Dear Sir,
Gregorio Petit is hitting the ball well at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .286, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Julio Ramos
Dear Sir,
Julio Ramos has an ERA of 2.12 at A Kane County Cougars!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Steve Taylor
Dear Sir,
Steve Taylor has an AVG of .330 at A Kane County Cougars!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Chris Carter
Dear Sir,
Chris Carter is hitting the ball well at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .290, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Corey Brown
Dear Sir,
Corey Brown is hitting the ball well at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .344, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Archie Gilbert
Dear Sir,
Archie Gilbert has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .310 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Graham Godfrey
Dear Sir,
Graham Godfrey has an ERA of 3.41 at AA Midland RockHounds!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Ben Copeland
Dear Sir,
Ben Copeland has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .354 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Joshua Horton
Dear Sir,
Joshua Horton has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .391 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Jacob Smith
Dear Sir,
Jacob Smith has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .277 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Progress of Brett Anderson
Dear Sir,
Brett Anderson is doing pretty good at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an ERA of 3.95, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/8/2008
Subject: Progress of Lance Sewell
Dear Sir,
Lance Sewell has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an ERA of 3.80 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/16/2008
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Ryan Sweeney.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/17/2008
Subject: Progress of James Simmons
Dear Sir,
James Simmons has an ERA of 3.22 at A Kane County Cougars!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/20/2008
Subject: Progress of Travis Banwart
Dear Sir,
Travis Banwart has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an ERA of 3.54 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/22/2008
Subject: Progress of Ramon Soto
Dear Sir,
Ramon Soto has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .275 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/22/2008
Subject: Progress of Vince Mazzaro
Dear Sir,
Vince Mazzaro is doing pretty good at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an ERA of 3.04, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/2008
Subject: Progress of Cliff Pennington
Dear Sir,
Cliff Pennington has nothing more to prove at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .308 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/2008
Subject: Progress of Aaron Cunningham
Dear Sir,
Aaron Cunningham has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .281 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/30/2008
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,
Matt LeCroy



Date: Wednesday, 5/31/2008
Subject: Progress of Christian Vitters
Dear Sir,
Christian Vitters is hitting the ball well at AA Midland RockHounds!
He has an AVG of .283, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 6/3/2008
Subject: Progress of Michael Richard
Dear Sir,
Michael Richard is hitting the ball well at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .276, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/4/2008
Subject: Progress of Franklin Hernandez
Dear Sir,
Franklin Hernandez has an AVG of .278 at A Kane County Cougars!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/2008
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Shannon Stewart



Date: Saturday, 6/17/2008
Subject: Progress of Fautino De Los Santos
Dear Sir,
Fautino De Los Santos has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an ERA of 3.92 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/20/2008
Subject: Gregorio Petit learns new position
Gregorio Petit has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 6/22/2008
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: Saturday, 7/1/2008
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, 7/9/2008
Subject: Progress of Jordon Smith
Dear Sir,
Jordon Smith is hitting the ball well at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .278, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 7/9/2008
Subject: Progress of Josh Donaldson
Dear Sir,
Josh Donaldson has nothing more to prove at A Kane County Cougars!
He has an AVG of .373 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director




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