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1896 Philadelphia Phillies

Trades and Transactions

62-68, Finished 8th in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Billy Nash (62-68)
Scored 890 runs, Allowed 891 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 65-65

Ballparks: Baker Bowl · Attendance: 357,025 (2nd of 12)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 102

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1895 / 1897 Trades and Transactions

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

November 14, 1895

Traded Billy Hamilton to the Boston Beaneaters. Received Billy Nash.

December, 1895

Purchased Dan Brouthers from the Louisville Colonels for $500.

January, 1896

Traded Tom Smith to the Louisville Colonels. Received Bert Inks. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

June 28, 1896 (Standings)

Traded Joe Sullivan, Tuck Turner and cash to the St. Louis Browns. Received Duff Cooley.

August 8, 1896 (Standings)

Purchased Phil Geier from Fall River (New England).

Purchased Nap Lajoie from Fall River (New England) for $1,500.

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1895 / 1897 Trades and Transactions

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