1930 Chicago Cubs

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1929 / 1931

90-64, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Joe McCarthy (86-64) and Rogers Hornsby (4-0)
Scored 998 runs, Allowed 870 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 87-67

Ballparks: Wrigley Field · Attendance: 1,463,624 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 98 · one-year: Batting - 103, Pitching - 101

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1929 / 1931 Trades and Transactions

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

October 7, 1929

Drafted Al Shealy from St Paul (American Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Earl Webb drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

October 29, 1929

Selected Les Bell off waivers from the Boston Braves.

June 29, 1930 (Standings)

Selected Doc Farrell off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

August 18, 1930 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later and Mal Moss to Minneapolis (American Association). Received High Pockets Kelly. The Chicago Cubs sent Chick Tolson (August 22, 1930) to Minneapolis (American Association) to complete the trade.

August 24, 1930 (Standings)

Purchased Jesse Petty from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

October 13, 1930 (Standings)

Purchased Les Sweetland from the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 14, 1930 (Standings)

Purchased Jakie May from the Cincinnati Reds.

Traded Bill McAfee and Wes Schulmerich to the Boston Braves. Received Bob Smith and Jimmy Welsh.

January, 1931

Clyde Beck selected by the Cincinnati Reds off waivers.

February, 1931

Released High Pockets Kelly.

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1929 / 1931 Trades and Transactions

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