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1921 Pittsburgh Pirates

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1920 / 1922

90-63, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: George Gibson (90-63)
Scored 692 runs, Allowed 595 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 87-66

Ballparks: Forbes Field · Attendance: 701,567 (2nd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 101 · one-year: Batting - 104, Pitching - 102

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1920 / 1922 Trades and Transactions

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

January 23, 1921

Traded Walter Barbare, Fred Nicholson, Billy Southworth and $15,000 to the Boston Braves. Received Rabbit Maranville.

May, 1921 (Standings)

Cliff Lee selected by the Philadelphia Phillies off waivers.

June 29, 1921 (Standings)

Selected Tony Brottem off waivers from the Washington Senators.

July 1, 1921 (Standings)

Traded Elmer Ponder to the Chicago Cubs. Received Dave Robertson.

September, 1921 (Standings)

Purchased Kiki Cuyler from Bay City (Michigan-Ontario).

December 29, 1921

George Cutshaw selected by the Detroit Tigers off waivers.

1922

Released Dave Robertson.

March 14, 1922

Sold Possum Whitted to the Brooklyn Robins.

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1920 / 1922 Trades and Transactions

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