1903 New York Giants

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1902 / 1904

84-55, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: John McGraw (84-55)
Scored 729 runs, Allowed 567 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 85-54

Ballparks: Polo Grounds IV · Attendance: 579,530 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 104, Pitching - 103 · one-year: Batting - 106, Pitching - 103

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1902 / 1904 Trades and Transactions

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

1903

George Davis jumped from the Chicago White Sox.

Billy Gilbert jumped from the St. Louis Browns.

Sam Mertes jumped from the Chicago White Sox.

Jack Warner jumped from the Boston Americans.

March 7, 1903

Traded Heinie Smith to the Detroit Tigers. Received Kid Gleason.

July, 1903 (Standings)

George Davis returned to the Chicago White Sox after jumping teams.

August 18, 1903 (Standings)

Purchased Art Devlin from Newark (Eastern).

Purchased Moose McCormick from Jersey City (Eastern).

Purchased Billy Milligan from Buffalo (Eastern).

August 28, 1903 (Standings)

Released Roscoe Miller.

December 12, 1903

Traded Charlie Babb, Jack Cronin and $6,000 to the Brooklyn Superbas. Received Bill Dahlen.

1904

Purchased Hooks Wiltse from Troy (New York State).

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1902 / 1904 Trades and Transactions

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