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1903 Philadelphia Phillies Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1902 / 1904)
49-86, Finished 7th in National League
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Scored 617 runs, Allowed 738 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 57-78
Manager: Chief Zimmer (49-86)
Ballpark: Baker Bowl (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 151,729 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 92, Pitching - 95;   one-year: Batting - 92, Pitching - 95

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1902 / 1904 Trades and Transactions

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

1903

Bill Keister jumped from the Washington Senators.

Fred Mitchell jumped from the Philadelphia Athletics.

Tully Sparks jumped from the Boston Americans.

Doc White jumped to the Chicago White Sox.

January, 1903

Selected Chief Zimmer off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

February, 1903

Released Fred Jacklitsch. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

April, 1903

Purchased Warren McLaughlin from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Purchased Pop Williams from the Chicago Cubs.

June, 1903 (Standings)

Purchased John Titus from Concord (New England).

July, 1903 (Standings)

Released Pop Williams.

September, 1903 (Standings)

Drafted Tom Fleming from Colorado Springs (Western) in the 1903 rule 5 draft. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

Drafted Doc Marshall from Des Moines (Western) in the 1903 rule 5 draft. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

Drafted John McPherson from Milwaukee (American Association) in the 1903 rule 5 draft. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

1904

Sold Bill Keister to Jersey City (Eastern).

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1902 / 1904 Trades and Transactions