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1912 New York Highlanders Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1911 / 1913)
50-102, Finished 8th in American League
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Scored 630 runs, Allowed 842 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 56-96
Manager: Harry Wolverton (50-102)
Ballpark: Hilltop Park (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 242,194 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 106, Pitching - 108;   one-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 105

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1911 / 1913 Trades and Transactions

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

February, 1912

Purchased Rip Williams from the Boston Red Sox. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

February 17, 1912

Traded a player to be named later and John Knight to the Washington Senators. Received Gabby Street. The New York Highlanders sent Rip Williams (February 22, 1912) to the Washington Senators to complete the trade.

April 9, 1912 (Standings)

Selected Gus Fisher off waivers from the Cleveland Naps.

May 31, 1912 (Standings)

Sold Cozy Dolan to Rochester (International).

June 24, 1912 (Standings)

Hippo Vaughn selected by the Washington Senators off waivers.

July 21, 1912 (Standings)

Purchased Del Paddock from Dubuque (Three-I).

August, 1912 (Standings)

Traded Ernie Shore and cash to Indianapolis (American Association). Received Ted Goulait.

August 12, 1912 (Standings)

Traded Jack Martin and Jack Quinn to Rochester (International). Received Tommy McMillan.

September 16, 1912 (Standings)

Drafted Red McKee from Indianapolis (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

September 18, 1912 (Standings)

Traded Red McKee to the Detroit Tigers. Received Claud Derrick.

November 23, 1912

Sold Hack Simmons to Rochester (International). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

December, 1912

Sold George Davis and Guy Zinn to the Boston Braves.

December 11, 1912

Selected Frank Chance off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

December 20, 1912

Sold Del Paddock to Rochester (International).

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1911 / 1913 Trades and Transactions