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1927 Pittsburgh Pirates

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1926 / 1928

94-60, Finished 1st in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Donie Bush (94-60)
Scored 817 runs, Allowed 659 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 92-62

Ballparks: Forbes Field · Attendance: 869,720 (2nd of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 106 · one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 99

Postseason:

Lost World Series (4-0) to New York Yankees

National League Champs

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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 Mike Cvengros from New Orleans (Southern Association) in the 1926 rule 5 draft.

February 4, 1927

Selected Joe Harris off waivers from the Washington Senators.

May 9, 1927 (Standings)

Sold Don Songer to the New York Giants.

July 2, 1927 (Standings)

Signed Heinie Groh as a free agent.

November 28, 1927

Traded Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs. Received Sparky Adams and Pete Scott.

December 3, 1927

Traded Mike Cvengros and Ike Danning to Wichita Falls (Texas). Received Fred Fussell.

December 14, 1927

Traded Roy Spencer and Emil Yde to Indianapolis (American Association). Received players to be named.

February 11, 1928

Traded Vic Aldridge to the New York Giants. Received Burleigh Grimes.

April 1, 1928

Sold Joe Cronin to Kansas City (American Association).

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1926 / 1928 Trades and Transactions

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