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1885 New York Metropolitans Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1884 / 1886)
44-64, Finished 7th in American Association
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Scored 526 runs, Allowed 688 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 41-67
Manager: Jim Gifford (44-64)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds I West Diamond (ballparks.com)

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 84, Pitching - 86;   one-year: Batting - 84, Pitching - 86

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1884 / 1886 Trades and Transactions

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

March 27, 1885

Purchased Ed Begley and Frank Hankinson from the New York Giants. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

April 2, 1885 (Standings)

Sold Dude Esterbrook and Tim Keefe to the New York Giants. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

June 17, 1885 (Standings)

Released Dasher Troy.

July, 1885 (Standings)

Released Ed Begley.

September 9, 1885 (Standings)

Released Cal Broughton.

January, 1886

Purchased Al Mays from the Louisville Colonels.

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1884 / 1886 Trades and Transactions