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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1896 / 1898)
90-40, Finished 2nd in National League
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Scored 964 runs, Allowed 674 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 86-44
Manager: Ned Hanlon (90-40)
Ballpark: Union Park
Attendance: 273,046 (6th of 12)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 97; one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 92
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1896 / 1898 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
November 11, 1896
Traded Steve Brodie and Jim Donnelly to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Elmer Horton, Tom O'Brien, Jake Stenzel and Harry Truby.
April 15, 1897 (Standings)
Sold George Hemming to the Louisville Colonels.
April 17, 1897 (Standings)
Released Sadie McMahon.
August, 1897 (Standings)
Purchased Frank Kitson from Burlington (Western Association) for $1,000.
December 10, 1897
Traded Doc Amole, Jack Doyle and Heinie Reitz to the Washington Senators. Received Gene DeMontreville, Dan McGann and Doc McJames.
