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1887 Cleveland Blues Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1888)
39-92, Finished 8th in American Association
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Scored 729 runs, Allowed 1112 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 41-90
Manager: Jimmy Williams (39-92)
Ballpark: National League Park II

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 97, Pitching - 101;   one-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 102

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1888 Trades and Transactions

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

December 15, 1886

Purchased George Pechiney and Pop Snyder from the Cincinnati Red Stockings.

December 26, 1886

Purchased Charlie Reipschlager from the New York Metropolitans. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

1887

Cub Stricker received from Atlanta (Southern) in an unknown transaction.

January, 1887

Purchased Mike Morrison from the New York Metropolitans for $500.

May 20, 1887 (Standings)

Purchased Phil Reccius from the Louisville Colonels.

July 2, 1887 (Standings)

Purchased John Kirby from the Indianapolis Hoosiers for $800 to $1000.

July 13, 1887 (Standings)

Released Charlie Sweeney.

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1888 Trades and Transactions