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1929 Boston Red Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1928 / 1930

58-96, Finished 8th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Bill Carrigan (58-96)
Scored 605 runs, Allowed 803 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 57-97

Ballparks: Fenway Park & Braves Field · Attendance: 394,620 (6th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 97, Pitching - 100 · one-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 104


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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 3, 1928

Drafted Bob Barrett from Buffalo (International) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Jerry Standaert from Memphis (Southern Association) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

November 22, 1928

Purchased Bill Bayne from the Cleveland Indians.

December 15, 1928

Traded Buddy Myer to the Washington Senators. Received Elliot Bigelow, Milt Gaston, Grant Gillis, Hod Lisenbee and Bobby Reeves.

May 23, 1929 (Standings)

Traded Doug Taitt to the Chicago White Sox. Received Bill Barrett.

May 25, 1929 (Standings)

Ira Flagstead selected by the Washington Senators off waivers.

October 7, 1929 (Standings)

Drafted Otis Miller from Milwaukee (American Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted George Smith from Seattle (PCL) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Bill Sweeney from Toronto (International) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

January 29, 1930

Sold Ken Williams to the New York Yankees.

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions