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1927 Pittsburgh Pirates Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1926 / 1928)
94-60, Finished 1st in National League
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Scored 817 runs, Allowed 659 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 92-62
Manager: Donie Bush (94-60)
Ballpark: Forbes Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 869,720 (3rd of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 107, Pitching - 105;   one-year: Batting - 102, Pitching - 99
Won NL Pennant
Postseason:  Lost World Series (4-0) to New York Yankees

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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.

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