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1908 Chicago White Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1907 / 1909

88-64, Finished 3rd in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Fielder Jones (88-64)
Scored 537 runs, Allowed 470 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 85-67

Ballparks: South Side Park III · Attendance: 636,096 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 96 · one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 93

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1907 / 1909 Trades and Transactions

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

October 13, 1907

As part of a 3-team trade, traded Jake Stahl to the New York Highlanders. Received Freddy Parent from the Boston Americans. In addition, the New York Highlanders sent Frank LaPorte to the Boston Americans.

November, 1907

Purchased Frank Hemphill from Milwaukee (American Association). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

December 12, 1907

Purchased John Anderson from the Washington Senators.

December 21, 1907

Sold Charlie Hickman to the Cleveland Naps.

January 2, 1908

Traded Ed McFarland to the Boston Red Sox. Received Al Shaw.

August, 1908 (Standings)

Purchased Harry Suter from San Francisco (PCL). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

September 1, 1908 (Standings)

Drafted Yip Owens from Memphis (Southern Association) in the 1908 rule 5 draft.

September 23, 1908 (Standings)

Purchased Fred Payne from the Detroit Tigers.

Purchased Ossee Schrecongost from the Philadelphia Athletics for $2,400.

1909

Purchased Jim Scott from Wichita (Western Association) for $2,000.

January 9, 1909

Purchased Dave Altizer from the Cleveland Naps.

February 16, 1909

Purchased Gavvy Cravath from the Boston Red Sox.

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1907 / 1909 Trades and Transactions

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