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February 8, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Seattle Royale

by R.J. Anderson

The Mariners lock up their ace. Is he worth the risk?

February 7, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Yippee Callaspo

by R.J. Anderson

The Angels extend their third baseman, while the Giants get Ramon Ramirez, the Pirates gamble on Jonathan Sanchez, the Rays clear space on the 40-man and Jon Rauch takes his tallness to Miami.

February 5, 2013

Transaction Analysis: An Expensive Lowrie

by R.J. Anderson and Mark Anderson

The Reds sign Miguel Olivo and Manny Parra, the Mets get Brandon Lyon and Marlon Byrd, and the Astros and A's make a swap involving Jed Lowrie.

February 1, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Pronk's Tale

by R.J. Anderson

The Yankees sign Hafner, the Mets add LaTroy Hawkins, Lyle Overbay goes to Boston and Martin Prado gets an extension.

January 30, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Stauffer in with the Others

by R.J. Anderson

Tim Stauffer will fight for a rotation spot, Kelly Shoppach goes to Seattle, Scott Atchison signs with the Mets and Alex Gonzalez re-ups.

January 29, 2013

Transaction Analysis: All the Young Moves

by Ben Lindbergh

The Rays sign Kelly Johnson, the Padres add Freddy Garcia, the Cards sign a utility guy, the Yankees and Red Sox ink outfielders, and the Phillies extend an NRI to Yuni.

January 28, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Rays Take Another Luke

by R.J. Anderson

Tampa Bay re-signs Luke Scott, the Rockies pick up Yorvit Torrealba, Jair Jurrjens signs with Baltimore, and the Royals claim George Kottaras.

January 25, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Justin Upton Trade-Rumor Era Ends With Justin Upton Trade

by R.J. Anderson and Jason Parks

The Braves get Justin Upton. What did the Diamondbacks get for all their efforts?

Transaction Analysis: Marcum Off the List

by Ben Lindbergh

The Mets sign Shaun Marcum, the Cubs add Scott Hairston, and the Rays bolster their bullpen.

January 23, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Young and Running Out Of Time

by Sam Miller and R.J. Anderson

The Phillies sign Delmon Young, the Astros add Erik Bedard, and the Indians, Blue Jays, and Mets add bench bats or bullpen arms.

Transaction Analysis: Reds Sign Jacob Constante

by Nick J. Faleris

A look at the Reds' recent splash in the international free agent market.

January 22, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Doing the Lindy Hop

by R.J. Anderson

Yet another team gets to dance with Matt Lindstrom's big right arm.

January 18, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Something in the Way He Throws

by R.J. Anderson

Matt Harrison gets a big payday, the Red Sox and Mike Napoli reach a new agreeement, and Peter Moylan is a Dodger.

January 17, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Bring Me the Bat Man

by R.J. Anderson

The Mariners' ongoing quest for dingers leads to a three-way deal.

January 16, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Soriano Finally Gets Paid

by R.J. Anderson

The Nationals sign the best remaining reliever, while the Diamondbacks extend the pretty good closer they already have.

January 9, 2013

Transaction Analysis: The Nationals (Finally) Bring Back LaRoche

by Ben Lindbergh

It took two months, but Adam LaRoche eventually accepted the Nationals' offer to return for two more years.

January 8, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Hoping for a Berkmanlike Effort

by R.J. Anderson

Texas signs Lance Berkman, the Dodgers add J.P. Howell.

January 4, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Callin' Myers

by R.J. Anderson

The Indians add Brett Myers, who will move back into the starting rotation.

January 2, 2013

Transaction Analysis: Royals Carry a Mig Stick

by R.J. Anderson

Miguel Tejada, Matt Diaz, and Hisanori Takahashi get minor-league deals; Mike Gonzalez earns a spot in the Brewers bullpen.

December 27, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Count on One Hanrahan

by R.J. Anderson

Red Sox trade a bundle of spare parts for Joel Hanrahan.