A Historical Analysis

The team won its 34th game on August 29. They had already lost 99 times. After 48 games, their record was 12-36. Their team leader in wins won nine times. He lost 21. Two guys led the team in saves, each had five. The team shut out their opponents a total of five times. As a team, they scored 591 runs.

Members of this team include guys with last names like Inge, Santiago, Monroe, Young, Infante, Bonderman, Maroth, Walker, Robertson, and Rodney.

The manager was a former All-Star. His coaching staff were all former teammates.

It was a long season.

It was not that long ago!