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1889 Kansas City Cowboys Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1888)
55-82, Finished 7th in American Association
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Scored 852 runs, Allowed 1031 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 57-80
Manager: Bill Watkins (55-82)
Ballpark: Exposition Park (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 105, Pitching - 108;   one-year: Batting - 105, Pitching - 108

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1888 Trades and Transactions

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

January 6, 1889

Sold Jim McTamany to the Columbus Solons for $1,000.

March 8, 1889

Sold Red Ehret to the Louisville Colonels for $500.

September 27, 1889 (Standings)

Signed John Healy as a free agent.

January 5, 1890

Sold Herman Long to the Boston Beaneaters for $5000 to $6000. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

January 7, 1890

Sold Billy Hamilton to the Philadelphia Phillies for $5000 or $6000.

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1888 Trades and Transactions