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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1936 / 1938)
86-68, Finished 3rd in American League
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Scored 780 runs, Allowed 730 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 82-72
Manager: Jimmie Dykes (86-68)
Ballpark: Comiskey Park (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 589,245 (3rd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 100; one-year: Batting - 103, Pitching - 102
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1936 / 1938 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December 1, 1936
Purchased Ray Benge from the Philadelphia Phillies.
December 4, 1936
Purchased Johnny Welch from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
December 10, 1936
As part of a 3-team trade, traded Jack Salveson to the Washington Senators. Received Thornton Lee from the Cleveland Indians. In addition, the Washington Senators sent Earl Whitehill to the Cleveland Indians.
1937
Signed George Gick as an amateur free agent.
Signed Bob Kennedy as an amateur free agent.
Purchased Frank Papish from Rock Island (Western).
April 19, 1937 (Standings)
Selected Boze Berger off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
May 15, 1937 (Standings)
The Boston Bees returned Vic Frazier following previous purchase.
October 5, 1937 (Standings)
Drafted Joe Martin from Baltimore (International) in the 1937 rule 5 draft.
Drafted Tommy Thompson from San Diego (PCL) in the 1937 rule 5 draft.
December 2, 1937
Traded Vern Kennedy, Tony Piet and Dixie Walker to the Detroit Tigers. Received Marv Owen, Mike Tresh and Gee Walker.
December 13, 1937
Released Mule Haas.
1938
Signed Harry Taylor as an amateur free agent.
February 12, 1938
Signed Lloyd Brown as a free agent.
March 18, 1938
Traded Zeke Bonura to the Washington Senators. Received Joe Kuhel.
March 25, 1938
Purchased Ollie Bejma from the St. Louis Browns.
