1944 Philadelphia Phillies

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1943 / 1945

61-92, Finished 8th in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Freddie Fitzsimmons (61-92)
Scored 539 runs, Allowed 658 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 63-90

Ballparks: Shibe Park · Attendance: 369,586 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 96, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 101

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

November 1, 1943

Drafted Charlie Letchas from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1943 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Charley Schanz from San Diego (PCL) in the 1943 rule 5 draft.

November 6, 1943

Alex Mustaikis selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1943 minor league draft.

December 30, 1943

Traded Babe Dahlgren to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Babe Phelps and cash.

1944

Signed Putsy Caballero as an amateur free agent.

Signed Jack Crimian as an amateur free agent.

George Estock received from the Boston Red Sox in an unknown transaction.

Signed Granny Hamner as an amateur free agent.

Signed Barney Schultz as an amateur free agent.

January 22, 1944

Signed Jesse Levan as an amateur free agent.

April 1, 1944 (Standings)

Traded to the Chicago Cubs. Received . Andy Karl refused to report to his new team on April 1, 1944. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

April 13, 1944 (Standings)

Selected Tony Lupien off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

June 11, 1944 (Standings)

Purchased Johnny Peacock from the Boston Red Sox.

June 12, 1944 (Standings)

Released Chuck Klein.

July 27, 1944 (Standings)

Selected Harry Shuman off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

July 28, 1944 (Standings)

Purchased Vern Kennedy from the Cleveland Indians.

November 1, 1944

Drafted Vance Dinges from the Boston Red Sox in the 1944 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Charlie Sproull from Milwaukee (American Association) in the 1944 rule 5 draft.

1945

Signed Richie Ashburn as an amateur free agent.

Signed Bob Chakales as an amateur free agent.

Signed Rocky Krsnich as an amateur free agent.

Signed Tom Lasorda as an amateur free agent.

Signed Carl Sawatski as an amateur free agent.

February 10, 1945

Signed Jimmie Foxx as a free agent.

March 28, 1945

Purchased Whit Wyatt from the Brooklyn Dodgers for $20,000.

March 31, 1945

Traded Al Gerheauser to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Vince DiMaggio.

1943 / 1945 Trades and Transactions