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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.

December 26, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Stocking Stuffers and Holiday Turkeys

by R.J. Anderson and Colin Wyers

Looking at the biggest outfield transactions over our break.

Transaction Analysis: Leery of Liriano

by Ben Lindbergh

Does FIP tell the truth about Liriano, or is his ERA a better indication of his talent?

December 21, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Transaction Jackson Settles In

by R.J. Anderson

The Cubs complete their rotation, the Marlins ink Placido Polanco, and A.J. Pierzynski's career year lands him in Texas.

December 20, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The Mariners Acquire the Angels' Logjam

by Sam Miller

Kendrys Morales goes to Seattle, and the Angels get Jason Vargas.

December 19, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Relief Roundup

by R.J. Anderson

The Giants, Rays, and Astros pad their bullpens, while the Mets acquire an outfielder.

December 18, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Drew Love

by R.J. Anderson

The Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to be their starting shortstop, the Astros signed Carlos Pena, and the A's signed Hiroyuki Nakajima

December 17, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The Mets Deal Dickey to Toronto? UPDATED

by Ben Lindbergh and Jason Parks

The Blue Jays continue to draw from a deep farm system to build an instant contender.

Transaction Analysis: Putting the 'Pen In Pennsylvania

by R.J. Anderson

Phillies sign Mike Adams and the Twins add Mike Pelfrey.

Transaction Analysis: A Number 3, Anibal Style

by R.J. Anderson

The Yankees re-up Suzuki, the Red Sox strengthen their rotation with Dempster, Sanchez goes back to Detroit and the Giants take sole ownership of the Torres-Pagan trade.

December 14, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Josh Hamilton and the End of Analysis

by Sam Miller

The bigger the split between big-market and small-market budgets, the harder it is to evaluate a seeming overpay on the free agent market.

December 12, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The Diamondbacks Deal Bauer to Cleveland, and the Reds Get Choo

by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller

Our take on Tuesday's surprising three-team trade involving the Diamondbacks, Indians, and Reds.

Transaction Analysis: Twins Find Their Identical Match

by Ben Lindbergh

Kevin Correia joins Minnesota, the Yankees get Kevin Youkilis, Jason Grilli re-ups and other moves.

December 10, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The Shields/Myers Blockbuster

by R.J. Anderson and Jason Parks

The Royals get their front-line pitcher, and the Rays get their front-line prospect.

Transaction Analysis: Phillies Get Young, Old

by R.J. Anderson

The Diamondbacks sign Brandon McCarthy, the Dodgers ink Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Rangers unload Michael Young and Ryan Ludwick re-ups with the Reds.

Transaction Analysis: Dodgers Go Big for Greinke

by Sam Miller

The Dodgers signed Zack Greinke to a contract that reflects his ace-like abilities. But does he have ace-like abilities?

December 7, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Revere Rides Into Philly

by R.J. Anderson, Mark Anderson and Jason Wojciechowski

The Phillies find their much sought after center fielder in Ben Revere, while the Braves re-up Reed Johnson.

Transaction Analysis: Red Sox Get Koji

by Matthew Kory

With just a one-year commitment, the Red Sox added a reliever with a terrific history.