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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1887 / 1889)
81-52, Finished 3rd in American Association
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Scored 827 runs, Allowed 594 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 86-47
Manager: Bill Sharsig (81-52)
Ballpark: Jefferson Street Grounds
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 98; one-year: Batting - 100, Pitching - 97
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1887 / 1889 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
November 21, 1887
Traded Fred Mann, Chippy McGarr, Jocko Milligan and $3,000 to the St. Louis Browns. Received Bill Gleason and Curt Welch.
September 24, 1888 (Standings)
Purchased Frank Fennelly from the Cincinnati Red Stockings for $1,000.
Purchased Blondie Purcell from the Baltimore Orioles.
October 5, 1888 (Standings)
Purchased Phenomenal Smith from the Baltimore Orioles for $1000 or $1500.
October 14, 1888 (Standings)
Purchased Lave Cross from the Louisville Colonels for $2500 to $3500. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
