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1930 Boston Red Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1929 / 1931

52-102, Finished 8th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Heinie Wagner (52-102)
Scored 612 runs, Allowed 814 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 57-97

Ballparks: Fenway Park & Braves Field · Attendance: 444,045 (6th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 95, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 93, Pitching - 96


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1929 / 1931 Trades and Transactions

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

October 7, 1929

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.

April 26, 1930 (Standings)

Traded Bill Barrett to the Washington Senators. Received Earl Webb.

May 6, 1930 (Standings)

Traded Red Ruffing to the New York Yankees. Received Cedric Durst and $50,000.

September 30, 1930 (Standings)

Drafted Jim Brillheart from Minneapolis (American Association) in the 1930 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Wilcy Moore from St Paul (American Association) in the 1930 rule 5 draft.

December 15, 1930

Purchased Muddy Ruel from the Washington Senators.

January, 1931

Johnnie Heving selected by the Philadelphia Athletics off waivers.

Bill Regan selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

February 3, 1931

Sold Phil Todt to the Philadelphia Athletics.

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1929 / 1931 Trades and Transactions