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1918 Cleveland Indians Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1917 / 1919)
73-54, Finished 2nd in American League
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Scored 504 runs, Allowed 447 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 70-57
Manager: Lee Fohl (73-54)
Ballpark: League Park II (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 295,515 (1st of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 109, Pitching - 108;   one-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 107

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1917 / 1919 Trades and Transactions

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

February 15, 1918

Selected Bob Groom off waivers from the St. Louis Browns.

May 18, 1918 (Standings)

Gus Getz selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

June, 1918 (Standings)

Purchased Ad Brennan from the Washington Senators.

Sold Marty Kavanagh to the St. Louis Cardinals.

June 1, 1918 (Standings)

Purchased Pinch Thomas from the Philadelphia Athletics.

January, 1919

Terry Turner selected by the Philadelphia Athletics off waivers.

February 11, 1919

Traded Josh Billings to the St. Louis Browns. Received Les Nunamaker.

March 1, 1919

Traded Braggo Roth to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Larry Gardner, Charlie Jamieson and Elmer Myers.

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1917 / 1919 Trades and Transactions