1937 Chicago White Sox Trades and Transactions

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

• November 9, 1936

  Traded James Chandler (minors), Frank Grube and Bill Shores to Dallas (Texas). Received Tony Rensa.

• December 1, 1936

  Purchased Ray Benge from the Philadelphia Phillies.

• December 4, 1936

  Purchased Johnny Welch from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• December 10, 1936

  As part of a 3-team trade, traded Jack Salveson to the Washington Nationals. Received Thornton Lee from the Cleveland Indians. In addition, the Washington Nationals sent Earl Whitehill to the Cleveland Indians.

• Before 1937 Season

  Signed George Gick as an amateur free agent.

  Signed Bob Kennedy as an amateur free agent.

  Purchased Frank Papish from Rock Island (Western).

• April 19, 1937

  Selected Boze Berger off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

• May 15, 1937

  The Boston Bees returned Vic Frazier following previous purchase.

• October 5, 1937

  Drafted Joe Martin from Baltimore (International) in the 1937 rule 5 draft.

  Drafted Tommy Thompson from San Diego (PCL) in the 1937 rule 5 draft.

• December 2, 1937

  Traded Vern Kennedy, Tony Piet and Dixie Walker to the Detroit Tigers. Received Marv Owen, Mike Tresh and Gee Walker.

• December 13, 1937

  Released Mule Haas.

• Before 1938 Season

  Signed Harry Taylor as an amateur free agent.

• February 12, 1938

  Signed Lloyd Brown as a free agent.

• March 18, 1938

  Traded Zeke Bonura to the Washington Nationals. Received Joe Kuhel.

• March 25, 1938

  Purchased Ollie Bejma from the St. Louis Browns.