In his first minor league season , 1999 , he played 60 games with the Low - A Southern Oregon Timberjacks and hit . 285 .
In June 1999 , Oakland and Laird negotiated a new contract .
In Laird 's first minor league season , 1999 , Laird played 60 games with the Low - A Southern Oregon Timberjacks and hit . 285 .
In June 1999 , Oakland and Laird negotiated a new contract .