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1903 New York Giants Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1902 / 1904)
84-55, Finished 2nd in National League
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Scored 729 runs, Allowed 567 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 85-54
Manager: John McGraw (84-55)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds III (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 579,530 (1st of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 104, Pitching - 102;   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.

John Warner jumped from the Boston Americans.

March 7, 1903

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

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

George Davis jumped to the Chicago White Sox.

Purchased Art Devlin from Newark (Eastern).

Purchased Hooks Wiltse from Troy (New York State).

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1902 / 1904 Trades and Transactions