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1887 New York Giants Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1886 / 1888)
68-55, Finished 4th in National League
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Scored 816 runs, Allowed 723 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 68-55
Manager: Jim Mutrie (68-55)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds I (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 96, Pitching - 93;   one-year: Batting - 105, Pitching - 104

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1886 / 1888 Trades and Transactions

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

October 20, 1886

Sold Dude Esterbrook to the New York Metropolitans for $1,000. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

November 24, 1886

Purchased George Gore from the Chicago White Stockings for $3500 or higher.

May, 1887 (Standings)

Released Joe Gerhardt.

July 15, 1887 (Standings)

Released John Roach.

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1886 / 1888 Trades and Transactions