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1923 New York Giants Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1922 / 1924)
95-58, Finished 1st in National League
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Scored 854 runs, Allowed 679 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 92-61
Manager: John McGraw (95-58)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds IV (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 820,780 (1st of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 100, Pitching - 96;   one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 99
Won NL Pennant
Postseason:  Lost World Series (4-2) to New York Yankees

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1922 / 1924 Trades and Transactions

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

October 30, 1922

Purchased Jack Bentley from Baltimore (International) for $72,000.

May 11, 1923 (Standings)

Johnny Rawlings selected by the Philadelphia Phillies off waivers.

May 15, 1923 (Standings)

Returned Rube Walberg to Portland (PCL) following previous purchase.

June 7, 1923 (Standings)

Traded Jesse Barnes and Earl Smith to the Boston Braves. Received Hank Gowdy and Mule Watson.

September 6, 1923 (Standings)

Purchased Hack Wilson from Portsmouth (Virginia).

September 18, 1923 (Standings)

Purchased Freddie Lindstrom and Bill Terry from Toledo (American Association) for $500.

November 12, 1923

Traded Dave Bancroft, Bill Cunningham and Casey Stengel to the Boston Braves. Received Joe Oeschger and Billy Southworth.

January 5, 1924

Traded $50000 and 3 players to be named to Louisville (American Association). Received Wayland Dean.

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1922 / 1924 Trades and Transactions