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1878 Boston Red Caps Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1877 / 1879)
41-19, Finished 1st in National League
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Scored 298 runs, Allowed 241 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 36-24
Manager: Harry Wright (41-19)
Ballpark: South End Grounds I (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 108, Pitching - 102;   one-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 105
Won NL Pennant
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National League  Champions

1877 / 1879 Trades and Transactions

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

1878

Jack Manning returned by the Cincinnati Reds as part of earlier loan.

1879

Signed Jim O'Rourke as a free agent.

Signed George Wright as a free agent.

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1877 / 1879 Trades and Transactions