1920 New York Yankees

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1919 / 1921

95-59, Finished 3rd in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Miller Huggins (95-59)
Scored 838 runs, Allowed 629 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 97-57

Ballparks: Polo Grounds V · Attendance: 1,289,422 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 104, Pitching - 101 · one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 99

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1919 / 1921 Trades and Transactions

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

December 24, 1919

Roy Sanders selected by the St. Louis Browns off waivers.

January 3, 1920

Purchased Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox for $100,000.

February, 1920

Selected Red Smith off waivers from the Boston Braves. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

February 24, 1920

Red Smith selected by the Washington Senators off waivers.

September, 1920 (Standings)

Traded Howie Camp and additional compensation to Vernon (PCL). Received Johnny Mitchell.

September 7, 1920 (Standings)

Purchased Tom Sheehan from Atlanta (Southern Association).

December 15, 1920

Traded Del Pratt, Muddy Ruel, Hank Thormahlen and Sammy Vick to the Boston Red Sox. Received Harry Harper, Waite Hoyt, Mike McNally and Wally Schang.

December 31, 1920

Traded Duffy Lewis and George Mogridge to the Washington Senators. Received Braggo Roth.

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1919 / 1921 Trades and Transactions

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