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1937 Chicago White Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1936 / 1938

86-68, Finished 3rd in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Jimmy Dykes (86-68)
Scored 780 runs, Allowed 730 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 82-72

Ballparks: Comiskey Park I · 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 - 104, Pitching - 103

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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.

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1936 / 1938 Trades and Transactions

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