Trades and Transactions
Franchise Encyclopedia: 1887 / 1889
77-58, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Cap Anson (77-58)
Scored 734 runs, Allowed 659 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 74-61
Ballparks: West Side Park I ·
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 107, Pitching - 106 · one-year: Batting - 107, Pitching - 106
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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
January 15, 1888
Sold Billy Sunday to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for $2,000. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
April 3, 1888 (Standings)
Sold John Clarkson to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000.
May, 1888 (Standings)
Purchased Dad Clarke from Omaha (Western Association).
September 5, 1888 (Standings)
Released Willard Mains.
September 6, 1888 (Standings)
Released George Borchers.
March 26, 1889
Purchased Andy Sommers from the Boston Beaneaters for $500.