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1919 Washington Senators

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1918 / 1920

56-84, Finished 7th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Clark Griffith (56-84)
Scored 533 runs, Allowed 570 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 66-74

Ballparks: Griffith Stadium · Attendance: 234,096 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 99, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 99


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1918 / 1920 Trades and Transactions

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

January, 1919

Purchased Sam Agnew from the Boston Red Sox.

January 17, 1919

Traded Eddie Ainsmith and George Dumont to the Boston Red Sox. Received Hal Janvrin and cash.

February 1, 1919

Burt Shotton selected by the St. Louis Cardinals off waivers.

May 14, 1919 (Standings)

Sold Doc Lavan to the St. Louis Cardinals.

June 12, 1919 (Standings)

Traded Harry Thompson to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Roy Grover.

July, 1919 (Standings)

Signed Tom Zachary as a free agent.

July 5, 1919 (Standings)

Traded Doc Ayers to the Detroit Tigers. Received Eric Erickson.

August 25, 1919 (Standings)

Traded Hal Janvrin and cash to Buffalo (International). Received Bucky Harris.

January 20, 1920

Traded Eddie Foster, Harry Harper and Mike Menosky to the Boston Red Sox. Received Braggo Roth and Red Shannon.

February 24, 1920

Selected Red Smith off waivers from the New York Yankees.

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1918 / 1920 Trades and Transactions