The Timber Hawks were members of the Oakland A's organization and were a mediocre
ballclub finishing 2 games under .500, in 5th place. They featured future San
Francisco Giant Mike Woodard (8 2B, .342), future A's / Twins, 7 yr. MLB veteran
Keith Atherton (7-3, 3.42) and perhaps the most successful teammate (though not
as a player), future Expos / Mets General Manager Omar Minaya (3 2B, 2 HR, .208).
The Timber Hawks were unsuccessful at the gate as they would draw a paltry
14,000 for the season. The A's umbrella would only last one season as Oakland
switched its affiliation to Medford Oregon's Miles Field. The vacancy however
was quickly filled, as the Philadelphia Phillies signed a long term 9 yr. PDC.
The team was renamed the "Central Oregon Phillies", as Philadelphia pumped tremendous
talent into Vince Genna Stadium. |