1940 Philadelphia Athletics

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1939 / 1941

54-100, Finished 8th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Connie Mack (54-100)
Scored 703 runs, Allowed 932 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 58-96

Ballparks: Shibe Park · Attendance: 432,145 (6th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 101 · one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 99

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

October 3, 1939

Drafted Johnny Babich from the New York Yankees in the 1939 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Chief Hogsett from Minneapolis (American Association) in the 1939 rule 5 draft.

December 7, 1939

Sold Wayne Ambler to the New York Giants.

December 8, 1939

Signed Al Simmons as a free agent.

December 9, 1939

Traded Wally Moses to the Detroit Tigers. Received Benny McCoy. Trade was voided and players returned on January 14, 1940.

1940

Obtained Dick Fowler from Toronto (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.

Obtained Phil Marchildon from Toronto (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.

Signed Don Richmond as an amateur free agent.

January 29, 1940

Signed Benny McCoy as a free agent.

Signed Pat McLaughlin as a free agent.

February 15, 1940

Signed Buddy Hancken as a free agent.

February 23, 1940

Lynn Nelson selected by the Detroit Tigers off waivers.

April 8, 1940 (Standings)

Returned Chief Hogsett (earlier draft pick) to Minneapolis (American Association).

May 7, 1940 (Standings)

Purchased Fern Bell from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

May 8, 1940 (Standings)

Purchased Bill Weir from the Boston Bees.

May 22, 1940 (Standings)

Signed Carl Miles as an amateur free agent.

September 9, 1940 (Standings)

Purchased Bob Kahle from Hollywood (PCL) for $15,000.

October 1, 1940 (Standings)

Drafted Pete Suder from the New York Yankees in the 1940 rule 5 draft.

November 13, 1940

Signed Felix Mackiewicz as an amateur free agent.

November 16, 1940

George Caster selected by the St. Louis Browns off waivers.

December, 1940

Purchased Hal Quick from Springfield (Eastern).

Traded Flea Clifton to Atlanta (Southern Association). Received Dewey Williams.

December 3, 1940

Traded Ed Heusser to Atlanta (Southern Association). Received Lum Harris.

December 16, 1940

Traded Dario Lodigiani to the Chicago White Sox. Received Jack Knott.

1941

Signed Joe Coleman as an amateur free agent.

Signed Tom Ferrick as a free agent.

Gene Hermanski sent to the Brooklyn Dodgers in an unknown transaction.

Signed Sam Zoldak as a free agent.

March 29, 1941

Sold Bill Nagel to the Philadelphia Phillies.

1939 / 1941 Trades and Transactions