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1929 Detroit Tigers Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1928 / 1930)
70-84, Finished 6th in American League
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Scored 926 runs, Allowed 928 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 77-77
Manager: Bucky Harris (70-84)
Ballpark: Navin Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 869,318 (3rd of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 100, Pitching - 101;   one-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 97

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions

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

October 3, 1928

Drafted Frank Sigafoos from Portland (PCL) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

October 19, 1928

Traded Al Wingo and cash to San Francisco (PCL). Received Roy Johnson.

November 8, 1928

Rick Ferrell granted Free Agency.

December 11, 1928

Sold Johnny Neun to Toledo (American Association).

Traded Ken Holloway and Jackie Tavener to the Cleveland Indians. Received George Uhle.

December 19, 1928

Traded Jack Warner to the Washington Senators. Received Bucky Harris.

June 22, 1929 (Standings)

Sold Frank Sigafoos to the Chicago White Sox.

September, 1929 (Standings)

Signed Hank Greenberg as a free agent.

October 7, 1929 (Standings)

Drafted Spencer Harris from Minneapolis (American Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

October 14, 1929 (Standings)

Sold Harry Heilmann to the Cincinnati Reds.

March 18, 1930

Spencer Harris selected by the Philadelphia Athletics off waivers.

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions