Kansas City Royals Clubhouse
Thursday, 11/2/1998
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Dominic Carucci
Record: 98 Wins, 64 Losses, .605 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 57 Wins, 24 Losses
Away Record: 41 Wins, 40 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 21 Wins, 12 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 21 Wins, 12 Losses
Record vs RHP: 77 Wins, 52 Losses
Payroll: $100,746,001 (1st)
Fan Interest: 99/100 (1st)
Batting AVG: .277 (10th)
Homeruns: 257 (3rd)
Walks: 787 (3rd)
Stolen Bases: 1 (28th)
Runs Scored: 1066 (3rd)

Pitching ERA: 5.05 (13th)
Opponents AVG: .268 (15th)
HRs Allowed: 200 (T-10th)
Walks Allowed: 575 (7th)
Runs Allowed: 872 (13th)
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           
Mike Lavalliere27C 8/18/1960LeftRight.2600150.623 
Scott Hatteberg22C 12/14/1969LeftRight.18613601.610 
INFIELDER           
Jeff Kent872B3/7/1968RightRight.26421960.802 
Bill Spiers62SS6/5/1966LeftRight.3055580.764 
Fernando Vina31SS4/16/1969LeftRight.31316630.900 
Joe Randa74SS12/18/1969RightRight.29610550.838 
Frank Thomas291B5/27/1968RightRight.3556618301.367 
Damion Easley623B11/11/1969RightRight.285261010.907 
OUTFIELDER           
Darryl Strawberry45RF3/12/1962LeftLeft.23523790.801 
Randy Winn27CF6/9/1974BothRight.210080.548 
Raul Mondesi31LF3/12/1971RightRight.278431650.914 
Todd Benzinger22CF2/11/1963BothRight.3084320.808 
Kevin Reimer93RF6/28/1964LeftRight.2474150.774 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Ramon Martinez44SP3/22/1968RightRight3.3625801.11 
Mark Guthrie69SP9/22/1965RightLeft6.7361001.57 
Bob Scanlan14SP8/9/1966RightRight4.7312601.56 
Kevin Rogers3SP8/20/1968LeftLeft4.429421.45 
RELIEVERS           
Troy Percival87MR8/9/1969RightRight6.238421.72 
Doug Brocail78MR5/16/1967LeftRight4.123101.39 
Armando Benitez74MR11/3/1972RightRight6.864651.64 
Dean Wilkins10CL8/24/1966RightRight2.4465341.13 
Mike Fyhrie54MR12/9/1969RightRight7.240011.68 
Rich Croushore79MR8/7/1970RightRight7.173111.56 
Steve Foster67MR8/16/1966RightRight5.434331.66 
Jim Mecir80MR5/16/1970BothRight0.000001.88 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Paul MarakOUTfull season0 daysTorn Bicep Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L F. VinaSS
2) R D. Easley3B
3) R F. Thomas1B
4) R R. MondesiCF
5) L D. StrawberryRF
6) L K. ReimerLF
7) R J. Kent2B
8) L S. HattebergC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L F. VinaSS
2) R D. Easley3B
3) R F. ThomasDH
4) R R. MondesiCF
5) L B. Spiers1B
6) L D. StrawberryRF
7) R J. Kent2B
8) L K. ReimerLF
9) L S. HattebergC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R D. Easley3B
2) R R. MondesiLF
3) R J. Kent2B
4) R F. Thomas1B
5) S T. BenzingerCF
6) L D. StrawberryRF
7) R J. RandaSS
8) L S. HattebergC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) S T. BenzingerRF
2) R D. Easley3B
3) R J. Kent2B
4) R F. Thomas1B
5) R J. RandaSS
6) L D. StrawberryDH
7) S R. WinnCF
8) R R. MondesiLF
9) L S. HattebergC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R R. Martinez
2) L K. Rogers
3) R B. Scanlan
4) L M. Guthrie
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R M. Fyhrie
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R D. Brocail
2) R T. Percival
3) R R. Croushore
4) R S. Foster
Setup Reliever
1) R J. Mecir
2) R A. Benitez

Closer
1) R D. Wilkins
E-Mail Messages
Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Randy Winn
Dear Sir,
Randy Winn has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .429 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Scott Winchester
Dear Sir,
Scott Winchester has nothing more to prove at A !
He has an ERA of 3.32 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Jesus Sanchez
Dear Sir,
Jesus Sanchez is doing pretty good at A !
He has an ERA of 1.08, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/7/1998
Subject: Progress of Eric Weaver
Dear Sir,
Eric Weaver has nothing more to prove at A !
He has an ERA of 1.27 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 5/19/1998
Subject: Progress of Todd Williams
Dear Sir,
Todd Williams has an ERA of 1.71 at A !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Todd Benzinger



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1998
Subject: Progress of Jose Parra
Dear Sir,
Jose Parra is doing pretty good at AA !
He has an ERA of 3.75, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/29/1998
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Scott Garrelts



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1998
Subject: Progress of Mendy Lopez
Dear Sir,
Mendy Lopez is hitting the ball well at A !
He has an AVG of .276, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 6/12/1998
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Doug Brocail



Date: Tuesday, 6/13/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Mike Lavalliere



Date: Wednesday, 6/14/1998
Subject: Progress of Shayne Bennett
Dear Sir,
Shayne Bennett is doing pretty good at A !
He has an ERA of 1.66, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 6/26/1998
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Kevin Reimer.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/27/1998
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,
Steve Karsay



Date: Tuesday, 6/27/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Bob Scanlan



Date: Sunday, 7/9/1998
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,
Mark Guthrie



Date: Friday, 7/21/1998
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,
Kevin Rogers



Date: Thursday, 8/17/1998
Subject: Bill Pulsipher healing process
Bill Pulsipher is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 9/1/1998
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 Pavlas



Date: Wednesday, 9/13/1998
Subject: Bill Pulsipher healing process
Bill Pulsipher is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 10/31/1998
Subject: Bill Pulsipher
Bill Pulsipher is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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