1944 Boston Red Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1943 / 1945

77-77, Finished 4th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Joe Cronin (77-77)
Scored 739 runs, Allowed 676 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 83-71

Ballparks: Fenway Park · Attendance: 506,975 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 100 · one-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 97

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

October 15, 1943

Released Al Simmons.

November 1, 1943

Drafted Clem Hausmann from the New York Yankees in the 1943 rule 5 draft.

Eddie Mayo drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1943 rule 5 draft.

November 6, 1943

Drafted Nick Polly from the Cincinnati Reds in the 1943 minor league draft.

December 4, 1943

Purchased Bob Johnson from the Washington Senators.

1944

George Estock sent to the Philadelphia Phillies in an unknown transaction.

Signed Jack Faszholz as an amateur free agent.

April 13, 1944 (Standings)

Tony Lupien selected by the Philadelphia Phillies off waivers.

May 7, 1944 (Standings)

Traded Ford Garrison to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Hal Wagner.

June 10, 1944 (Standings)

Traded Stan Partenheimer to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Frank Barrett.

June 11, 1944 (Standings)

Sold Johnny Peacock to the Philadelphia Phillies.

August 23, 1944 (Standings)

Purchased Clem Dreisewerd from the St. Louis Cardinals.

November 1, 1944

Drafted Loyd Christopher from Seattle (PCL) in the 1944 rule 5 draft.

Vance Dinges drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1944 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Billy Holm from the Chicago Cubs in the 1944 rule 5 draft.

November 7, 1944

Drafted Lindsay Deal from Atlanta (Southern Association) in the 1944 minor league draft.

1945

Signed Ben Flowers as an amateur free agent.

Signed Mickey McDermott as an amateur free agent.

Signed Jim McDonald as an amateur free agent.

Signed Irv Medlinger as an amateur free agent.

Signed Tom Poholsky as an amateur free agent.

Signed Al Richter as an amateur free agent.

1943 / 1945 Trades and Transactions