1917 Philadelphia Phillies

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1916 / 1918

87-65, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Pat Moran (87-65)
Scored 578 runs, Allowed 500 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 86-66

Ballparks: Baker Bowl · Attendance: 354,428 (2nd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 104, Pitching - 104 · one-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 106

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1916 / 1918 Trades and Transactions

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

April 2, 1917 (Standings)

Traded Al Demaree to the Chicago Cubs. Received Jimmy Lavender and $5,000.

June 14, 1917 (Standings)

Selected Frank Schulte off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

July 12, 1917 (Standings)

Selected Johnny Evers off waivers from the Boston Braves.

September, 1917 (Standings)

Bobby Byrne selected by the Chicago White Sox off waivers.

September 20, 1917 (Standings)

Drafted Dixie Davis from Louisville (American Association) in the 1917 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Mike Fitzgerald from San Francisco (PCL) in the 1917 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Irish Meusel from Los Angeles (PCL) in the 1917 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Frank Woodward from New Haven (Eastern) in the 1917 rule 5 draft.

December, 1917

Sold Frank Schulte to the Washington Senators.

December 11, 1917

Traded Pete Alexander and Bill Killefer to the Chicago Cubs. Received Pickles Dillhoefer, Mike Prendergast and $55,000.

December 26, 1917

Traded Dode Paskert to the Chicago Cubs. Received Cy Williams.

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1916 / 1918 Trades and Transactions

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