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1888 New York Giants Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1887 / 1889)
84-47, Finished 1st in National League
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Scored 659 runs, Allowed 479 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 84-47
Manager: Jim Mutrie (84-47)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds I (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 99, Pitching - 96;   one-year: Batting - 93, Pitching - 89
World Series Champs
Postseason:  Won World Series (6-4) over St. Louis Browns

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1887 / 1889 Trades and Transactions

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

June 16, 1888 (Standings)

Traded Elmer Cleveland to the Pittsburg Alleghenys. Received Art Whitney.

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1887 / 1889 Trades and Transactions