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1917 New York Giants

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1916 / 1918

98-56, Finished 1st in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: John McGraw (98-56)
Scored 635 runs, Allowed 457 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 100-54

Ballparks: Polo Grounds V · Attendance: 500,264 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 95 · one-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 93

Postseason:

Lost World Series (4-2) to Chicago White Sox

National League Champs

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1916 / 1918 Trades and Transactions

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

1917

Mickey Doolin sent to ??? in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

Purchased John Middleton from Louisville (American Association).

January, 1917

Selected Jimmy Smith off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

April 23, 1917 (Standings)

Sold Jim Thorpe to the Cincinnati Reds.

May, 1917 (Standings)

Ernie Krueger selected by the Brooklyn Robins off waivers.

July 25, 1917 (Standings)

High Pockets Kelly selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

August 4, 1917 (Standings)

Selected High Pockets Kelly off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

August 5, 1917 (Standings)

Selected Joe Wilhoit off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

August 15, 1917 (Standings)

Traded Pete Kilduff to the Chicago Cubs. Received Al Demaree.

August 18, 1917 (Standings)

The Cincinnati Reds returned Jim Thorpe following previous purchase.

August 24, 1917 (Standings)

Received Jack Onslow as a loan from Buffalo (International).

January 8, 1918

Traded Buck Herzog to the Boston Braves. Received Jesse Barnes and Larry Doyle.

February 25, 1918

Sold Jimmy Smith to the Boston Braves.

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1916 / 1918 Trades and Transactions

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