Off Season
Deal: Hallinan for Gould
Saturday, November 11th, 1876: The Baseball News Network is reporting that the Atlantics and Athletics have consummated a trade. Philadelphia will receive 27-year-old shortstop Jimmy Hallinan in a swap for 29-year-old first baseman Charlie Gould and 22-year-old shortstop Lou Say. A league analyst called the trade a "pretty even transaction".
Career-to-date Hallinan has rung up a .278 average, played in 254 games and collected 22 doubles, 7 triples and 2 home runs.
Gould has a lifetime average of .266, has played in 123 games, and has collected 1 home run and 71 RBIs.
Brown Stockings Win Sweepstakes for SS Wright
Sunday, November 26th, 1876: As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between George Wright and St. Louis became a reality, with the star opting for a $1,772 deal over 4 years.
In his career Wright has hit .312 with 459 hits, 53 doubles, 17 triples and 3 home runs. His totals also include 197 RBIs and 292 runs scored.
Trade: Worth for Holdsworth
Tuesday, December 5th, 1876: Several Orioles and White Stockings players soon will have to start shopping for a new home. It was announced today that the two teams came to agreement on a trade. Baltimore will get 26-year-old shortstop Jim Holdsworth and Chicago will pick up 29-year-old right fielder Herb Worth and 21-year-old catcher Bill Holbert in return. "I'm not surprised by the news," one of the players told reporters, "It's part of the business and I understand that. I am looking forward to playing for the Orioles."
In his all-time stats Worth is hitting .270 with 136 hits, 2 home runs, 93 runs scored and 90 RBIs.
Lifetime Holdsworth has hit .306 with 288 hits, 1 home run, 141 RBIs and scored 170 runs.
Baltimore Wins Lottery for 3B Anson
Tuesday, December 5th, 1876: Sportswriters, fans and team officials listened today as 24-year-old third baseman Cap Anson committed to a $1,296, 3-year deal with Baltimore.
While Anson is seen as a solid player, he is still relatively inexperienced.
In 304 career games Anson has batted .316 with 435 hits with 49 doubles, 23 triples and 3 home runs. He has also collected 203 RBIs and scored 236 runs.
Thursday Dec 7th 1876
Bobby Mathews signs a two year deal with Philadelphia.
Cleveland Inks Star C to $1,835 Deal
Sunday, December 31st, 1876: Team insiders were tight-lipped prior to today's deal that brought 29-year-old catcher Deacon White to Cleveland.
White is considered one of the league's A-list players and certainly will enhance any chances the Blues have to win a playoff spot this year.
In his career White has played in 310 games, totaling 463 hits, 52 doubles, 12 triples and 4 homers. He has hit .336 with 216 RBIs and scored 260 times.
It's Official: LF Hall Signs with Orioles
Saturday, December 23rd, 1876: Seen as a robust, fit and extremely athletic solution, left fielder George Hall took the podium this afternoon to announce that he and the Orioles had reached an agreement totaling $1,359 over 3 years.
Fans were elated by the news, seeing the signing as a critical step in the club's long-term outlook.
Hall has hit for a .311 career average and totaled 370 hits, 8 home runs and 167 RBIs.