1921 Washington Senators

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1920 / 1922

80-73, Finished 4th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: George McBride (80-73)
Scored 704 runs, Allowed 738 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 73-80

Ballparks: Griffith Stadium · Attendance: 456,069 (5th of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 96 · one-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 100

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1920 / 1922 Trades and Transactions

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

December 31, 1920

Traded Braggo Roth to the New York Yankees. Received Duffy Lewis and George Mogridge.

May 31, 1921 (Standings)

Traded Frank Ellerbe to the St. Louis Browns. Received Earl Smith.

June 29, 1921 (Standings)

Tony Brottem selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

August 3, 1921 (Standings)

Purchased George Foss from Tampa (Florida State).

Purchased Bobby LaMotte from Tampa (Florida State).

August 20, 1921 (Standings)

Selected Donie Bush off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.

September, 1921 (Standings)

Purchased Goose Goslin from Columbia (South Atlantic) for $7,000.

January 10, 1922

Traded Jose Acosta and Bing Miller to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Joe Dugan.

Traded Joe Dugan and Frank O'Rourke to the Boston Red Sox. Received Roger Peckinpaugh.

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1920 / 1922 Trades and Transactions

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