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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1952 / 1954)
83-71, Finished 3rd in National League
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Scored 716 runs, Allowed 666 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 82-72
Manager: Steve O'Neill (83-71)
Ballpark: Connie Mack Stadium (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 853,644 (4th of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 98; one-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 98
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1952 / 1954 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
October 15, 1952
Sold Leo Cristante to the Milwaukee Braves.
1953
Signed Harry Anderson as an amateur free agent.
Signed Turk Farrell as an amateur free agent.
Stan Jok received from the Philadelphia Athletics in an unknown transaction.
Nippy Jones sent to Sacramento (PCL) in an unknown transaction.
Signed Jim Mahoney as an amateur free agent.
Obtained Jack Spring from Spokane (Western International) as part of a minor league working agreement.
February 16, 1953
As part of a 4-team trade, traded cash to the Milwaukee Braves and Russ Meyer to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Received Earl Torgeson from the Milwaukee Braves. In addition, the Milwaukee Braves sent cash to the Cincinnati Reds; the Cincinnati Reds sent Joe Adcock to the Milwaukee Braves; the Brooklyn Dodgers sent Jim Pendleton to the Milwaukee Braves; ; and the Brooklyn Dodgers sent Rocky Bridges to the Cincinnati Reds.
April 4, 1953 (Standings)
Released Ken Heintzelman.
May 16, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Al Lakeman to the Detroit Tigers.
June, 1953 (Standings)
Jim Mahoney sent to the Boston Red Sox in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
June 16, 1953 (Standings)
Signed Tom Qualters as an amateur free agent (bonus baby).
July 8, 1953 (Standings)
Signed Bob Conley as an amateur free agent.
August 25, 1953 (Standings)
Connie Ryan selected by the Chicago White Sox off waivers.
August 31, 1953 (Standings)
Purchased Johnny Lindell from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
October 20, 1953
Signed Paul Penson as an amateur free agent.
October 30, 1953
Released Bill Nicholson.
December 1, 1953
John Anderson selected by the New York Giants in the 1953 minor league draft.
Drafted Lee Tate from Lubbock (West Texas-New Mexico) in the 1953 minor league draft.
Lee Tate selected by the New York Giants in the 1953 minor league draft.
December 19, 1953
Purchased Mike Sandlock from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1954
The New York Giants returned John Anderson (earlier draft pick).
Obtained Marv Blaylock from Syracuse (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.
John Briggs received from Idaho Falls (Pioneer) in an unknown transaction.
Signed Don Cardwell as an amateur free agent.
Signed Jim Golden as an amateur free agent.
Eddie Kasko sent to Richmond (International) in an unknown transaction.
Returned Howie Fox to Baltimore (International) after expiration of minor league working agreement.
January 13, 1954
Traded Andy Hansen, Jack Lohrke and $70,000 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Murry Dickson.
March 16, 1954
Sold Eddie Waitkus to the Baltimore Orioles for $40,000.
March 28, 1954
Traded Dick Young and $50,000 to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Received Bobby Morgan.
