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1930 Brooklyn Robins

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1929 / 1931

86-68, Finished 4th in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Wilbert Robinson (86-68)
Scored 871 runs, Allowed 738 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 89-65

Ballparks: Ebbets Field · Attendance: 1,097,329 (2nd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 99

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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 Jim Faulkner from Buffalo (International) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Sloppy Thurston from San Francisco (PCL) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

October 10, 1929

Released Dave Bancroft.

Released Max Carey.

February 5, 1930

Traded Doug McWeeny to the Cincinnati Reds. Received Dolf Luque.

March 12, 1930

Billy Rhiel selected by the Boston Braves off waivers.

September 30, 1930 (Standings)

Drafted Pea Ridge Day from Kansas City (American Association) in the 1930 rule 5 draft.

October 14, 1930 (Standings)

Traded Clise Dudley, Jumbo Elliott, Hal Lee and cash to the Philadelphia Phillies. Received Lefty O'Doul and Fresco Thompson.

January 19, 1931

Traded Hank DeBerry and Eddie Moore to Oakland (PCL). Received Ernie Lombardi.

April, 1931

Sold Bobo Newsom to Kansas City (American Association). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

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1929 / 1931 Trades and Transactions

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