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1984 California Angels Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1983 / 1985)
81-81, Finished 2nd in AL West
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Scored 696 runs, Allowed 697 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 81-81
Manager: John McNamara (81-81)
Ballpark: Anaheim Stadium (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 2,402,997 (2nd of 14)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 100, Pitching - 100;   one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 102
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1983 / 1985 Trades and Transactions

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

November 7, 1983

Rod Carew granted Free Agency.

November 8, 1983

Released Mickey Mahler.

November 15, 1983

Mike O'Berry granted Free Agency.

November 22, 1983

Signed Rod Carew as a free agent.

December 5, 1983

Released Byron McLaughlin.

December 7, 1983

Traded Tim Foli to the New York Yankees. Received Curt Kaufman and cash.

December 8, 1983

Signed Frank LaCorte as a free agent.

December 12, 1983

Bob Lacey granted Free Agency.

December 19, 1983

Traded Curt Brown to the New York Yankees. Received Mike Browning (minors).

December 20, 1983

Traded Bobby Clark to the Milwaukee Brewers. Received Jim Slaton.

January 17, 1984

Drafted Doug Jennings in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft (January). Player signed May 26, 1984.

February 4, 1984

Signed Bob Lacey as a free agent.

February 6, 1984

Signed Rob Picciolo as a free agent.

March 30, 1984

Released Bob Lacey.

April 1, 1984 (Standings)

Released Andy Hassler.

May 23, 1984 (Standings)

Signed Craig Swan as a free agent.

June 4, 1984 (Standings)

Drafted Erik Pappas in the 1st round (6th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Sherman Corbett in the 3rd round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Kent Anderson in the 4th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Brian Brady in the 6th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Doug Davis in the 9th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Pete Coachman in the 11th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Chuck Finley in the 15th round of the 1984 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

Drafted Dante Bichette in the 17th round of the 1984 amateur draft. Player signed June 8, 1984.

August 2, 1984 (Standings)

Released Ron Jackson.

August 4, 1984 (Standings)

Signed Ty Van Burkleo as a free agent.

August 20, 1984 (Standings)

Signed Bryan Harvey as an amateur free agent.

September 6, 1984 (Standings)

Purchased Derrel Thomas from the Montreal Expos.

October 15, 1984 (Standings)

Ricky Adams granted Free Agency.

Steve Brown granted Free Agency.

November 4, 1984

Don Aase granted Free Agency.

November 7, 1984

Released Ellis Valentine.

November 8, 1984

John Curtis granted Free Agency.

Bruce Kison granted Free Agency.

Fred Lynn granted Free Agency.

Craig Swan granted Free Agency.

Derrel Thomas granted Free Agency.

Rob Wilfong granted Free Agency.

January 3, 1985

Drafted Chuck Finley in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1985 amateur draft (January Secondary).

January 10, 1985

Signed Rob Wilfong as a free agent.

January 11, 1985

Released Rob Picciolo.

January 22, 1985

Signed Miguel Garcia as an amateur free agent.

January 24, 1985

Chose Donnie Moore from the Atlanta Braves as a free agent compensation pick.

January 30, 1985

Signed Ruppert Jones as a free agent.

March 31, 1985

Released Bill Mooneyham.

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1983 / 1985 Trades and Transactions