Trades and Transactions
Franchise Encyclopedia: 1927 / 1929
72-82, Finished 5th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Ray Schalk (32-42) and Lena Blackburne (40-40)
Scored 656 runs, Allowed 725 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 70-84
Ballparks: Comiskey Park I · Attendance: 494,152 (3rd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 100 · one-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 100
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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
October 4, 1927
Drafted Johnny Mann from Wichita Falls (Texas) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.
Drafted Buck Redfern from Fort Worth (Texas) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.
November 5, 1927
Traded a player to be named later, Ike Boone, Bert Cole and $75000 and two players to be named to Portland (PCL). Received Bill Cissell. The Chicago White Sox sent Ike Davis (February 6, 1928) to Portland (PCL) to complete the trade.
March 4, 1928
Aaron Ward selected by the Cleveland Indians off waivers.
July 23, 1928 (Standings)
Purchased Bob Weiland from Moline (Mississippi Valley).
July 31, 1928 (Standings)
Purchased Johnny Watwood from Shreveport (Texas).
Purchased George Blackerby and Art Shires from Waco (Texas).
August 15, 1928 (Standings)
Purchased Dutch Hoffman from Sacramento (PCL).
October 3, 1928 (Standings)
Drafted John Kerr from Hollywood (PCL) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.
February 28, 1929
Traded Bibb Falk to the Cleveland Indians. Received Chick Autry.