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1927 Philadelphia Phillies Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1926 / 1928)
51-103, Finished 8th in National League
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Scored 678 runs, Allowed 903 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 57-97
Manager: Stuffy McInnis (51-103)
Ballpark: Baker Bowl (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 305,420 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 96, Pitching - 100;   one-year: Batting - 96, Pitching - 100

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1926 / 1928 Trades and Transactions

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

October 1, 1926

Drafted Hub Pruett from Oakland (PCL) in the 1926 rule 5 draft.

November 3, 1926

Jack Knight selected by the Boston Braves off waivers.

January 9, 1927

As part of a 3-team trade, traded George Harper to the New York Giants and Butch Henline to the Brooklyn Robins. Received Jack Scott and Fresco Thompson from the New York Giants. In addition, the Brooklyn Robins sent Burleigh Grimes to the New York Giants.

June 7, 1927 (Standings)

Traded Hal Carlson to the Chicago Cubs. Received Jimmy Cooney and Tony Kaufmann.

June 14, 1927 (Standings)

Sold Wayland Dean to the Chicago Cubs.

September 10, 1927 (Standings)

Sold Tony Kaufmann to the St. Louis Cardinals.

October 4, 1927 (Standings)

Drafted Ray Benge from Waco (Texas) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Pinky Whitney from New Orleans (Southern Association) in the 1927 rule 5 draft.

December, 1927

Purchased Bob McGraw from the St. Louis Cardinals.

December 13, 1927

Traded Jimmy Cooney, Bubber Jonnard and Johnny Mokan to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Jimmy Ring and Johnny Schulte.

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1926 / 1928 Trades and Transactions