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1897 New York Giants Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1896 / 1898)
83-48, Finished 3rd in National League
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Scored 895 runs, Allowed 695 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 80-51
Manager: Bill Joyce (83-48)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds III (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 390,340 (1st of 12)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 96;   one-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 96

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1896 / 1898 Trades and Transactions

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

May 13, 1897 (Standings)

Traded General Stafford to the Louisville Colonels. Received Ducky Holmes. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

May 22, 1897 (Standings)

Released Jake Beckley.

August 4, 1897 (Standings)

Traded Dad Clarke and cash to the Louisville Colonels. Received Tom McCreery.

November 11, 1897

Traded Jim Donnelly, Ducky Holmes and $3,500 to the St. Louis Browns. Received Mike Grady and Fred Hartman.

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1896 / 1898 Trades and Transactions

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