Trades and Transactions
Franchise Encyclopedia: 1935 / 1937
83-71, Finished 2nd in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Mickey Cochrane (65-55) and Del Baker (18-16)
Scored 921 runs, Allowed 871 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 81-73
Ballparks: Navin Field · Attendance: 875,948 (2nd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 98 · one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 94
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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December 10, 1935
Purchased Al Simmons from the Chicago White Sox for $75,000.
1936
Signed Barney McCosky as an amateur free agent.
Signed Johnny Sain as an amateur free agent.
April 30, 1936 (Standings)
Traded Chief Hogsett to the St. Louis Browns. Received Jack Burns.
September 3, 1936 (Standings)
Sold Joe Heving to the Cleveland Indians.
September 10, 1936 (Standings)
Traded players to be named later and cash and 3 players to be named to Indianapolis (American Association). Received Bob Logan and Dizzy Trout. The Detroit Tigers sent Red Phillips (December 2, 1936) and Salty Parker (December 2, 1936) to Indianapolis (American Association) to complete the trade.
1937
Signed Pat Mullin as an amateur free agent.
Returned Bob Swift to Augusta (South Atlantic) after expiration of minor league working agreement.
February 5, 1937
Released General Crowder.