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1888 Boston Beaneaters Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1887 / 1889)
70-64, Finished 4th in National League
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Scored 669 runs, Allowed 619 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 72-62
Manager: John Morrill (70-64)
Ballpark: South End Grounds II (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 104, Pitching - 102;   one-year: Batting - 106, Pitching - 105

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1887 / 1889 Trades and Transactions

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

February 6, 1888

Tom Brown received from the Indianapolis Hoosiers in an unknown transaction.

April 3, 1888 (Standings)

Purchased John Clarkson from the Chicago White Stockings for $10,000.

April 15, 1888 (Standings)

Sold Con Daily to the Indianapolis Hoosiers. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

June 30, 1888 (Standings)

Irv Ray received from Salem (New England) in an unknown transaction.

October 16, 1888

Purchased Dan Brouthers, Charlie Ganzel, Hardy Richardson, Deacon White and Charlie Bennett from the Detroit Wolverines for $30000 (estimate).

March 5, 1889

Returned Deacon White to the Detroit Wolverines following previous purchase.

March 26, 1889

Sold Pete Sommers to the Chicago White Stockings for $500.

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1887 / 1889 Trades and Transactions