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May 7, 2012

Transaction Analysis: A Roach, a Padre and a Punto Walk Into a Bar

by R.J. Anderson

The Padres cash out a bullpen piece, and the Angels trade from depth.

May 2, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Rhymes With Longoria

by R.J. Anderson

Mike Trout and Bryce Harper arrive as Evan Longoria falls away.

April 26, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Can't Spell Depth Without DH

by R.J. Anderson

Braves demote Jair Jurrjens, Rays add Matsui

April 23, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Theo Flips Boston The Byrd

by R.J. Anderson

Rays cut ties with Brignac, A's claim a couple Aussies

April 19, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Jerry Dipoto Makes it Rain

by R.J. Anderson

Erick Aybar gets extended, as Arte Moreno's wallet stays open.

April 18, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Giants Extend Bumgarner

by R.J. Anderson

San Francisco skips the suspense and locks this young pitcher up early.

April 13, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Johnny Damon Finds a Team

by R.J. Anderson

Unlike other unsigned designated hitters, Damon's forced retirement will have to wait.

April 12, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Second Acts for Second Basemen

by R.J. Anderson

Brandon Phillips and Ian Kinsler will stay with their teams well into their 30s.

April 5, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Getting Caught Up Before Opening Day

by R.J. Anderson

Jonathon Niese joins the parade of extensions.

April 3, 2012

Transaction Analysis: 12 Years For Joey Votto

by Ben Lindbergh

Joey Votto is a Red forever, and Matt Cain makes Giants fans forget about Zito.

April 2, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Even More Extensions

by R.J. Anderson

Indians, Royals lock up two of 2011's breakout stars

March 29, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Extending Lucroy

by R.J. Anderson

Brewers extend their catcher, Blue Jays commit to McGowan, Chris Young on his last (very tall) legs

March 22, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The One Where They Sign Extensions

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the Derek Holland and Nick Hundley extensions, plus the Royals' acquisition of Humberto Quintero and Jason Bourgeois

March 21, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Notable NRI: NL East

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the most interesting names in NL East spring training camps

March 19, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Pettitte Returns

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the shocking return of Andy Pettitte to baseball

March 16, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Royals Extend Escobar

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the extension Alcides Escobar inks with Kansas City

March 15, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Notable NRI: AL Central

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the NL Central non-roster invitees who could make an impact at the major league level this year

March 12, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Almost Closing Time for Perkins?

by R.J. Anderson

A look at Glen Perkins's extension with the Minnesota Twins (and his chance for saves), plus Jarrad Page's jump from the NFL to MLB

March 9, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Notable NRI: NL West

by R.J. Anderson

A look at the biggest names in NL West camps this spring on minor-league deals.

March 6, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Clutching McCutchen

by R.J. Anderson

The Buccos lock up their best player in a potential seven-year contract.