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1887 Washington Nationals Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1886 / 1888)
46-76, Finished 7th in National League
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Scored 601 runs, Allowed 818 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 44-78
Manager: John Gaffney (46-76)
Ballpark: Swampdoodle Grounds

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 100;   one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 98

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1886 / 1888 Trades and Transactions

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

March 9, 1887

Obtained Billy O'Brien who was under league control.

Obtained Jim Donnelly, Jim Whitney and Al Myers who was under league control for $2,500.

June 20, 1887 (Standings)

Purchased Ed Daily from the Philadelphia Quakers. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

October 20, 1887

Traded Paul Hines to the Indianapolis Hoosiers. Received Gid Gardner and cash.

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1886 / 1888 Trades and Transactions

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