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1928 Brooklyn Robins Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1927 / 1929)
77-76, Finished 6th in National League
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Scored 665 runs, Allowed 640 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 79-74
Manager: Wilbert Robinson (77-76)
Ballpark: Ebbets Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 664,863 (4th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 99, Pitching - 100;   one-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 99

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1927 / 1929 Trades and Transactions

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

October 4, 1927

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

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.

June 8, 1928 (Standings)

Traded Charlie Hargreaves to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Johnny Gooch and Joe Harris.

June 23, 1928 (Standings)

Sold Howard Freigau to the Boston Braves.

October 3, 1928 (Standings)

Drafted Win Ballou from Milwaukee (American Association) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

December 11, 1928

Traded Jesse Petty and Harry Riconda to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Glenn Wright.

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1927 / 1929 Trades and Transactions