1939 Washington Senators

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1938 / 1940

65-87, Finished 6th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Bucky Harris (65-87)
Scored 702 runs, Allowed 797 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 67-85

Ballparks: Griffith Stadium · Attendance: 339,257 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 92, Pitching - 93 · one-year: Batting - 90, Pitching - 91

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

October 4, 1938

Drafted Charlie Gelbert from the St. Louis Browns in the 1938 rule 5 draft.

LeGrant Scott drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1938 rule 5 draft.

December 6, 1938

Sold Chief Hogsett to the Boston Red Sox.

December 11, 1938

Traded Zeke Bonura to the New York Giants. Received Tom Baker, Jim Carlin and $20,000.

December 17, 1938

Purchased Al Williams from the Philadelphia Athletics.

December 29, 1938

Sold Al Simmons to the Boston Bees for $3,000.

1939

Signed Walt Masterson as an amateur free agent.

Signed Roberto Ortiz as an amateur free agent.

Signed Sherry Robertson as an amateur free agent.

Returned Mike McCormick to Indianapolis (American Association) after expiration of minor league working agreement.

January 5, 1939

Traded Fred Sington to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Received a player to be named later and cash. The Brooklyn Dodgers sent Johnnie Chambers (January 5, 1939) to the Washington Senators to complete the trade.

March 27, 1939

Sold Monte Weaver to the Boston Red Sox.

April 8, 1939 (Standings)

Purchased Babe Barna from the Philadelphia Athletics.

May 1, 1939 (Standings)

Selected Bud Thomas off waivers from the Philadelphia Athletics.

May 18, 1939 (Standings)

Bud Thomas selected by the Detroit Tigers off waivers.

June 20, 1939 (Standings)

Sold Jimmie DeShong to the New York Yankees.

June 25, 1939 (Standings)

Sold Bill Nicholson to the Chicago Cubs for $35,000.

August 19, 1939 (Standings)

Purchased Jimmy Pofahl from Minneapolis (American Association).

October 3, 1939 (Standings)

Drafted Paul Gehrman from the Cincinnati Reds in the 1939 rule 5 draft.

Dick Lanahan drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1939 rule 5 draft.

October 14, 1939 (Standings)

Bob Prichard selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1939 minor league draft.

October 15, 1939 (Standings)

Drafted Ox Miller from the St. Louis Browns in the 1939 minor league draft.

November 28, 1939

Sold Bob Loane to the Boston Bees.

December 8, 1939

Traded Pete Appleton and Taffy Wright to the Chicago White Sox. Received Gee Walker.

1940

Released Ben Geraghty. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

Returned Mickey Livingston to Springfield (Eastern) after expiration of minor league working agreement.

Signed Jack Merson as an amateur free agent.

Signed Ray Scarborough as an amateur free agent.

Purchased Mike Dejan from the New York Yankees for $750.

January 18, 1940

Sold Dick Bass to the Chicago Cubs.

March 30, 1940

Sold Al Williams to Minneapolis (American Association).

1938 / 1940 Trades and Transactions