Wausau Timbers
From BR Bullpen
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- Location: Wausau, WI
- League: Midwest League 1979-1990
- Affiliation: Co-op 1979-1980; Seattle Mariners 1981-1989; Baltimore Orioles 1990
- Ballpark: Athletic Park (Wausau)
In 1979 the Wausau team in the Midwest League got better by leaving their affiliation with the New York Mets and going co-op. The '79 team got players from mainly the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, while the 1980 team had mainly Seattle Mariners farmhands with help from the Cleveland Indians & other teams. Mike Jirschele had his best season for the 1979 Timbers, while Jim Presley was a 1980 Timber.
Wausau made the playoffs the same number of times in 2 years as a co-op team (1), as they did in 14 years affiliated with the Mets, Mariners, and Orioles.
After the 1990 season, the Wausau Timbers moved to Illinois and became the Kane County Cougars.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 69-61 | 4th | Tom Robson | Lost in 1st round |
| 1980 | 57-82 | 8th | Orlando Martinez | |
| 1981 | 84-48 | 1st | Bill Plummer | League Champs |
| 1982 | 55-84 | 12th | R.J. Harrison | |
| 1983 | 55-83 | 11th | R.J. Harrison | |
| 1984 | 70-66 | 5th | Greg Mahlberg | |
| 1985 | 52-85 | 11th | Greg Mahlberg | |
| 1986 | 73-66 | 5th | Bobby Cuellar | |
| 1987 | 57-83 | 11th | Bobby Cuellar | |
| 1988 | 52-88 | 11th | Rick Sweet | |
| 1989 | 66-68 | 8th | Tommy Jones | |
| 1990 | 49-87 | 14th | Mike Young |
