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1908 New York Giants
Trades and Transactions
Franchise Encyclopedia: 1907 / 1909
98-56, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: John McGraw (98-56)
Scored 651 runs, Allowed 455 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 101-53
Ballparks: Polo Grounds IV · Attendance: 910,000 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 105, Pitching - 102 · one-year: Batting - 104, Pitching - 100
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1907 / 1909 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December 13, 1907
Traded Frank Bowerman, George Browne, Bill Dahlen, Cecil Ferguson and Dan McGann to the Boston Doves. Received Al Bridwell, Tom Needham and Fred Tenney.
April 27, 1908 (Standings)
Sold Jack Hannifin to the Boston Doves.
June 9, 1908 (Standings)
Sold Sammy Strang to Baltimore (Eastern).
July 1, 1908 (Standings)
Purchased Rube Marquard from Indianapolis (American Association) for $11,000.
Purchased Chief Meyers from St Paul (American Association) for $6,000.
July 6, 1908 (Standings)
Purchased Moose McCormick from the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 8, 1908 (Standings)
Selected Bob Spade off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
July 10, 1908 (Standings)
Traded Bob Spade and $5,000 to the Cincinnati Reds. Received Dave Brain and Jake Weimer.
July 22, 1908 (Standings)
Spike Shannon selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers for $1,500.
August 3, 1908 (Standings)
Purchased Shad Barry from the St. Louis Cardinals.
December 12, 1908
Traded Roger Bresnahan to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Red Murray, Bugs Raymond and Admiral Schlei.
1909
Purchased Art Fletcher from Dallas (Texas).
January 30, 1909
Sold Tom Needham to St Paul (American Association) for $1,000.
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