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1929 Pittsburgh Pirates Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1928 / 1930)
88-65, Finished 2nd in National League
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Scored 904 runs, Allowed 780 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 87-66
Manager: Donie Bush (67-51) and Jewel Ens (21-14)
Ballpark: Forbes Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 491,377 (4th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 102, Pitching - 101;   one-year: Batting - 103, Pitching - 102

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions

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

October 3, 1928

Drafted Earl Sheely from Sacramento (PCL) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

December 11, 1928

Traded Glenn Wright to the Brooklyn Robins. Received Jesse Petty and Harry Riconda.

July 12, 1929 (Standings)

Selected Ira Flagstead off waivers from the Washington Senators.

August 28, 1929 (Standings)

Carmen Hill selected by the St. Louis Cardinals off waivers.

October 7, 1929 (Standings)

Drafted Charlie Engle from Memphis (Southern Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

November, 1929

Sold Sparky Adams to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions