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January 20, 2012

The BP First Take: Friday, January 20

by Daniel Rathman

The decision to offer Francisco Rodriguez arbitration has hurt the Brewers this offseason.

January 18, 2012

The BP First Take: Wednesday, January 18

by Daniel Rathman

While Victor Martinez's injury is bad for the Tigers, it's not a fatal blow to their playoff hopes.

January 17, 2012

The BP First Take: Tuesday, January 17

by Daniel Rathman

The swap between the A's and the Rockies is a head-scratcher for both parties.

January 16, 2012

The BP First Take: Monday, January 16

by Daniel Rathman

The new CBA makes the Michael Pineda deal worthwhile for the Yankees.

January 13, 2012

The BP First Take: Friday, January 13

by Daniel Rathman

Everyone is talking about the Prince, but where will Carlos Pena land this offseason?

January 12, 2012

The BP First Take: Thursday, January 12

by Daniel Rathman

The Phillies' decision to sign Jonathan Papelbon early may have sent out a ripple effect for free-agent closers.

January 10, 2012

The BP First Take: Tuesday, January 10

by Daniel Rathman

Juan Nicasio is on the comeback trail, and he might be an early favourite for the Comeback Player of the Year award.

January 9, 2012

The BP First Take: Curtains for Posada

by Daniel Rathman

The Yankees' longtime backstop called it a career on Saturday. Now the only question that remains is whether he'll be in Cooperstown someday.

January 6, 2012

The BP First Take: Friday, December 6

by Daniel Rathman

A single Rockies draft choice may have altered the course of their team history.

January 5, 2012

The BP First Take: Thursday, January 5

by Daniel Rathman

Carlos Zambrano's arrival in Miami could create an explosively fun clubhouse.

January 4, 2012

The BP First Take: Wednesday, January 4

by Daniel Rathman

The A's decision to sign Coco Crisp really isn't as awful as it has been made out to be.

January 3, 2012

The BP First Take: Tuesday, January 3

by Daniel Rathman

The O's recent front-office additions will be beneficial to their young arms.

December 29, 2011

The BP First Take: Thursday, December 29

by Daniel Rathman

The A's most recent deal shows the team is eager to prove to MLB that a move to San Jose is necessary.

December 28, 2011

The BP First Take: Wednesday, December 28

by Daniel Rathman

The Mets' public chiding of R.A. Dickey adds another scar to the team's pockmarked appearance.

December 27, 2011

The BP First Take: Tuesday, December 27

by Daniel Rathman

Since no teams have reached out to offer Prince Fielder a ginormous contract, should he settle for a very short-term deal?

December 22, 2011

The BP First Take: Thursday, December 22

by Daniel Rathman

The White Sox' decision to extend John Danks is puzzling.

December 21, 2011

The BP First Take: Wednesday, December 21

by Daniel Rathman

A few hundred thousand dollars might have made the difference between a serious offer and one that was unlikely to lead to the Blue Jays winning the Yu Darvish bidding.

December 19, 2011

The BP First Take: Monday, December 19

by Daniel Rathman

Walt Jocketty brought a potential ace to Cincinnati, but was the price he paid too high for the Reds' future?

December 15, 2011

The BP First Take: Thursday, December 15

by Daniel Rathman

The new Astros GM is steering the ship away from overvaluing fungible relievers.

December 14, 2011

The BP First Take: Wednesday, December 14

by Daniel Rathman

Kevin Towers hopes his latest bullpen moves will bring high payoffs.