From Chapter 7:

1986-1990: If You Re-Build It, Will They Come?


1986-1990

On the Field

Year
Record
Place
Manager
League format
Playoff results
1986
75-63
2
John Hart 1 div. (8 teams) D. Pawtucket in first round 3-1
          L . in Governors Cup finals to Richmond 3-2
1987
74-65
3
John Hart 1 div. (8 teams) L. in first round to Columbus 3-1
1988
77-64
1
Johnny Oates 2 div. (8 teams) D. Tidewater in Governors' Cup finals 3-1*
   

L . in Triple-A Classic to Indianapolis 4-2

1989
72-73
2
Greg Biagini 2 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1990
89-56
1
Greg Biagini 2 div. (8 teams) D. Columbus in Governors' Cup finals 3-1*
          L . in Triple-A Classic to Omaha 4-2

Off the Field

Year
General Manager
President
Paid Attendance
Profit/Loss
1986
Bob Goughan
Fred Strauss
323,463
+$74,600
1987
Bob Goughan
Fred Strauss
321,524
+$48,073
1988
Bob Goughan
Fred Strauss
300,748
-$265,882
1989
Bob Goughan
Fred Strauss
284,392
-$227,052
1990
Dan Lunetta
Fred Strauss
352,472*
-$161,940

 

Notes:

  • Attendance figures include any playoff and exhibition games.
  • 1988-90: Due to Triple-A Alliance with American Association, International League pennant and Governors’ Cup winner determined in playoff series between division winners.
  • 1990: International League begins using tickets sold as official attendance figure. Turnstile count for 1990 was 280,277.

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