1984 Chicago Cubs

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1983 / 1985

96-65, Finished 1st in NL East (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Jim Frey (96-65)
Scored 762 runs, Allowed 658 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 91-70

Ballparks: Wrigley Field · Attendance: 2,107,655 (2nd of 12)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 108 · one-year: Batting - 110, Pitching - 108

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

October 15, 1983

Scot Thompson granted Free Agency.

October 24, 1983

Traded a player to be named later and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers. Received Steve Lake. The Chicago Cubs sent Rich Buonantony (minors) (October 24, 1983) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.

November 20, 1983

Jay Loviglio granted Free Agency.

December 5, 1983

Drafted Johnny Abrego from the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1983 rule 5 draft.

December 7, 1983

As part of a 3-team trade, traded Fritzie Connally, Craig Lefferts and Carmelo Martinez to the San Diego Padres. Received Scott Sanderson from the Montreal Expos. In addition, the San Diego Padres sent Gary Lucas to the Montreal Expos; and the Montreal Expos sent Al Newman to the San Diego Padres.

January 5, 1984

Signed Richie Hebner as a free agent.

January 17, 1984

Drafted Damon Berryhill in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft (January). Player signed June 2, 1984.

March 19, 1984

Released Fergie Jenkins.

March 23, 1984

Released Mike Chris.

March 26, 1984

Traded Bill Campbell and Mike Diaz to the Philadelphia Phillies. Received Porfi Altamirano, Bob Dernier and Gary Matthews.

Traded a player to be named later and Stan Kyles (minors) to the Oakland Athletics. Received Tim Stoddard. The Chicago Cubs sent Stan Boderick (minors) (March 31, 1984) to the Oakland Athletics to complete the trade.

March 31, 1984

Traded Alan Hargesheimer to the Kansas City Royals. Received Derek Botelho and Don Werner.

April 9, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Terry Leach to the Atlanta Braves. Received Ron Meridith.

April 23, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Terry Austin (minors) to the San Diego Padres. Received Paul Noce.

April 28, 1984 (Standings)

Released Mike Proly.

May 25, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Bill Buckner to the Boston Red Sox. Received Mike Brumley and Dennis Eckersley.

June 4, 1984 (Standings)

Drafted Drew Hall in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Greg Maddux in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft. Player signed June 19, 1984.

Drafted Dwight Smith in the 3rd round of the 1984 amateur draft (June Secondary). Player signed June 8, 1984.

Drafted Dave Liddell in the 4th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Jamie Moyer in the 6th round of the 1984 amateur draft. Player signed June 7, 1984.

Drafted Jeff Pico in the 13th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Alex Sanchez in the 20th round of the 1984 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

Drafted Laddie Renfroe in the 25th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

June 13, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Darryl Banks (minors), Joe Carter, Mel Hall and Don Schulze to the Cleveland Indians. Received George Frazier, Ron Hassey and Rick Sutcliffe.

July 2, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Dickie Noles to the Texas Rangers. Received players to be named later. The Texas Rangers sent Tim Henry (minors) (December 11, 1984) and Jorge Gomez (minors) (December 11, 1984) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade.

July 15, 1984 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later and Chuck Rainey to the Oakland Athletics. Received a player to be named later. The Oakland Athletics sent Davey Lopes (August 31, 1984) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade. The Chicago Cubs sent Damon Farmar (minors) (March 18, 1985) to the Oakland Athletics to complete the trade.

September 9, 1984 (Standings)

Released Jay Johnstone.

October 15, 1984 (Standings)

Bill Earley granted Free Agency.

Tom Filer granted Free Agency.

November 8, 1984

Dennis Eckersley granted Free Agency.

Rick Reuschel granted Free Agency.

Tim Stoddard granted Free Agency.

Rick Sutcliffe granted Free Agency.

Steve Trout granted Free Agency.

November 9, 1984

Signed Chico Walker as a free agent.

November 28, 1984

Signed Dennis Eckersley as a free agent.

December 2, 1984

Purchased Jamie Nelson from the Milwaukee Brewers.

December 4, 1984

Traded Porfi Altamirano, Rich Bordi, Henry Cotto and Ron Hassey to the New York Yankees. Received Brian Dayett and Ray Fontenot.

December 7, 1984

Signed Steve Trout as a free agent.

December 13, 1984

Signed Lary Sorensen as a free agent.

December 14, 1984

Signed Rick Sutcliffe as a free agent.

December 15, 1984

Signed Dave Pavlas as an amateur free agent.

January 3, 1985

Signed Guy Hoffman as a free agent.

Drafted Craig Worthington in the 1st round (9th pick) of the 1985 amateur draft (January Secondary), but did not sign the player.

March 22, 1985

Returned Jamie Nelson to the Milwaukee Brewers following previous purchase.

March 26, 1985

Signed Hector Villanueva as an amateur free agent.

April 1, 1985

Released Ray Soff.

Traded Dan Rohn to the Cleveland Indians. Received Jay Baller.

1983 / 1985 Trades and Transactions