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1928 Chicago Cubs Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1927 / 1929)
91-63, Finished 3rd in National League
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Scored 714 runs, Allowed 615 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 87-67
Manager: Joe McCarthy (91-63)
Ballpark: Wrigley Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 1,143,740 (1st of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 99, Pitching - 97;   one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 93

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1927 / 1929 Trades and Transactions

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

October 4, 1927

Drafted Norm McMillan from St Paul (American Association) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.

November 28, 1927

Traded Sparky Adams and Pete Scott to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Kiki Cuyler.

December 12, 1927

Purchased Johnny Butler from the Brooklyn Robins.

October 3, 1928 (Standings)

Drafted Mike Cvengros from Wichita Falls (Texas) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

November 7, 1928

Traded Bruce Cunningham, Percy Jones, Lou Legett, Freddie Maguire, Socks Seibold and $200,000 to the Boston Braves. Received Rogers Hornsby.

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1927 / 1929 Trades and Transactions