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1927 Brooklyn Robins

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1926 / 1928

65-88, Finished 6th in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Wilbert Robinson (65-88)
Scored 541 runs, Allowed 619 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 67-86

Ballparks: Ebbets Field · Attendance: 637,230 (5th of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 101 · one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 104

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1926 / 1928 Trades and Transactions

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

October 1, 1926

Drafted Oscar Roettger from St Paul (American Association) in the 1926 rule 5 draft.

November 4, 1926

Released Jack Fournier.

January 1, 1927

Released Zack Wheat.

January 9, 1927

As part of a 3-team trade, traded Burleigh Grimes to the New York Giants. Received Butch Henline from the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition, the New York Giants sent Jack Scott and Fresco Thompson to the Philadelphia Phillies; and the Philadelphia Phillies sent George Harper to the New York Giants.

March 29, 1927

Sold Mickey O'Neil to the Washington Senators.

May 3, 1927 (Standings)

Traded Bob McGraw to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Jake Flowers.

August 26, 1927 (Standings)

Purchased Al Lopez from Jacksonville (Southeastern) for $10,000.

September 17, 1927 (Standings)

Norman Plitt selected by the New York Giants off waivers.

October 4, 1927 (Standings)

Drafted Howard Freigau from Kansas City (American Association) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Lou Koupal from Indianapolis (American Association) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.

October 14, 1927 (Standings)

Signed Dave Bancroft as a free agent.

December 12, 1927

Sold Johnny Butler to the Chicago Cubs.

March 13, 1928

Selected Rube Bressler off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

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1926 / 1928 Trades and Transactions

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