1931 Chicago Cubs

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1930 / 1932

84-70, Finished 3rd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Rogers Hornsby (84-70)
Scored 828 runs, Allowed 710 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 88-66

Ballparks: Wrigley Field · Attendance: 1,086,422 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 100 · one-year: Batting - 96, Pitching - 94

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1930 / 1932 Trades and Transactions

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

October 13, 1930

Purchased Les Sweetland from the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 14, 1930

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.

May, 1931 (Standings)

Cliff Heathcote selected by the Cincinnati Reds off waivers.

May 29, 1931 (Standings)

Traded Earl Grace and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Rollie Hemsley.

July 27, 1931 (Standings)

Sheriff Blake selected by the Philadelphia Phillies off waivers.

August 4, 1931 (Standings)

Purchased Billy Herman from Louisville (American Association) for $50,000.

September 30, 1931 (Standings)

Drafted Marv Gudat from Columbus (American Association) in the 1931 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Bobo Newsom from Little Rock (Southern Association) in the 1931 rule 5 draft.

December 9, 1931

Purchased Earl Sheely from the Boston Braves.

December 11, 1931

Traded Bud Teachout and Hack Wilson to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Burleigh Grimes.

December 17, 1931

Selected Lance Richbourg off waivers from the Boston Braves.

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1930 / 1932 Trades and Transactions

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