Newman spent six years in the Indians' system but reached the majors with Oakland.
He had his best year, by far, in 1979, leading the A's in home runs (22), games (143),
and at-bats (516), sharing catching duties with
Jim Essian and playing first base
and some third. Traded to Boston with
Tony Armas in a December 1982 deal for Carney
Lansford, Newman played and hit little his final two seasons. He was the A's bullpen
coach for 1986 and served as their acting manager for 10 games in June and July after
Jackie Moore was fired and before
Tony LaRussa was hired.
(JCA)