1917 New York Giants Trades and Transactions

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

• November 9, 1916

  Traded players to be named later, Red Killefer, Emilio Palmero, Ralph Stroud and Lew Wendell to Louisville (American Association). Received a player to be named later. Louisville (American Association) sent Jim Middleton (August 25, 1916) to the New York Giants to complete the trade. The New York Giants sent Rube Schauer (July 22, 1916) and Hank Ritter (November 9, 1916) to Louisville (American Association) to complete the trade. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

• Before 1917 Season

  Purchased John Middleton from Louisville (American Association).

  Mickey Doolin sent to ??? in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

• January, 1917

  Selected Jimmy Smith off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• April 23, 1917

  Jim Thorpe player rights sold to the Cincinnati Reds.

• May, 1917

  Ernie Krueger selected by the Brooklyn Robins off waivers.

• July 25, 1917

  George Kelly selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

• August 5, 1917

  Selected Joe Wilhoit off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• August 14, 1917

  Selected George Kelly off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• August 15, 1917

  Traded Pete Kilduff to the Chicago Cubs. Received Al Demaree.

• August 18, 1917

  The Cincinnati Reds returned Jim Thorpe following previous purchase.

• August 24, 1917

  Received Jack Onslow as a loan from Buffalo (International).

• September, 1917

  Purchased Mickey O'Neil from McAlester (Western Association).

• November 11, 1917

  Released Hans Lobert. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

• Before 1918 Season

  Signed Bill Hubbell as an amateur free agent.

• January 8, 1918

  Traded Buck Herzog to the Boston Braves. Received Jesse Barnes and Larry Doyle.

• February 25, 1918

  Jimmy Smith player rights sold to the Boston Braves.

• March, 1918

  Signed Jesse Winters as an amateur free agent.