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1929 Philadelphia Phillies Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1928 / 1930)
71-82, Finished 5th in National League
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Scored 897 runs, Allowed 1032 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 67-86
Manager: Burt Shotton (71-82)
Ballpark: Baker Bowl (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 281,200 (8th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 106, Pitching - 110;   one-year: Batting - 109, Pitching - 111

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions

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

October 3, 1928

Drafted Phil Collins from New Orleans (Southern Association) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Luther Roy from Birmingham (Southern Association) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

October 29, 1928

Traded Freddy Leach to the New York Giants. Received Lefty O'Doul and cash.

December 13, 1928

Traded Heinie Sand and $10,000 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Tommy Thevenow.

January 5, 1929

Released Jimmy Ring.

Sold Johnny Schulte to Columbus (American Association).

May 13, 1929 (Standings)

Alex Ferguson selected by the Brooklyn Robins off waivers.

July 24, 1929 (Standings)

Traded Luther Roy to the Brooklyn Robins. Received Lou Koupal.

October 7, 1929 (Standings)

Drafted Hap Collard from Shreveport (Texas) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Chet Nichols from Montreal (International) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Monk Sherlock from Mission (PCL) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted By Speece from Indianapolis (American Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

December 11, 1929

Traded Bob McGraw and Homer Peel to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Pete Alexander and Harry McCurdy.

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions