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August 21, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The A's Acquire Stephen Drew *UPDATED*

by Ben Lindbergh and Kevin Goldstein

Oakland gets a new shortstop for the stretch run, as the Diamondbacks dump some cash commitments.

August 20, 2012

Transaction Analysis: The Stars are Re-Signed

by R.J. Anderson

The Cubs lock down Starlin Castro for at least seven years.

August 15, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Mathis for Smart People? *UPDATED*

by Sam Miller and R.J. Anderson

The Mets acquired a back-up catcher, and the Blue Jays extended one.

August 14, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Yankees Find a Spot for Lowe

by R.J. Anderson

Yankees sign the sinkerballer, Padres extend Mark Kotsay.

August 9, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Yuni to Get Out of Here Now

by R.J. Anderson

The Royals' second dance with Betancourt ends in tears, while the Diamondbacks ditch Overbay and the Indians DFA Jose Lopez.

August 7, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Busy Week at the Ol' Scrap Heap

by R.J. Anderson

Giants get a LOOGY, Red Sox and Nationals get infield depth, and the Dodgers give up early on Gwynn.

August 3, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Dodgers Trade for Blanton

by Sam Miller

The Dodgers trade for Phillies starter Joe Blanton.

Transaction Analysis: Nats Attempt to Plug Hole at Catcher, Acquire Suzuki

by R.J. Anderson, Ben Lindbergh and Jason Parks

A look at the Kurt Suzuki deal and the Indians DFAing Damon and Lowe.

August 1, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Trade Deadline Non-Transaction Analysis

by Colin Wyers

Some deadline deals that were rumored to have been discussed didn't end up happening. Colin attempts to figure out why each one fizzled.

July 31, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Dempster Doesn't Turn Blind Eye to Texas

by Colin Wyers and Kevin Goldstein

The Texas Rangers slip into the bidding for Ryan Dempster and come away victorious.

Transaction Analysis: Deadline Madness UPDATED

by R.J. Anderson, Kevin Goldstein, Ben Lindbergh and Colin Wyers

The Pirates snag Gaby Sanchez, the Reds acquire Jonathan Broxton, and other assorted deals.

Transaction Analysis: Giants Counter Dodgers, Acquire Pence

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson

The Phillies keep dealing outfielders, sending Hunter Pence to San Francisco.

Transaction Analysis: Victorino Dons Dodger Blue

by Kevin Goldstein and Sam Miller

The Dodgers acquire some much-needed outfield help for the stretch run.

Transaction Analysis: Cubs Deal Soto, Maholm UPDATED AGAIN

by Colin Wyers and Kevin Goldstein

The Cubs deal backstop Geovany Soto to the Texas Rangers while sending Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson to the Braves.

Transaction Analysis: Snider and Lincoln Change Scenery, LA Adds League, and Thames Joins the M's

by Ben Lindbergh and Kevin Goldstein

The Blue Jays, Mariners, Pirates, and Dodgers get to wheeling and dealing before the deadline.

July 29, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Astros Cash in Johnson for Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson

Chris Johnson is dealt to Arizona for two former early-round picks.

Transaction Analysis: Kottaras to Oakland

by R.J. Anderson

The A's deal one-time potential closer Fautino de los Santos for catching depth.

Transaction Analysis: Padres Get A Street Deal

by R.J. Anderson

The Padres lock up their successful closer, Huston Street, to a two- or three-year extension.

July 28, 2012

Transaction Analysis: Liriano Heads to Rival White Sox

by Bradley Ankrom and Kevin Goldstein

The White Sox acquire Francisco Liriano from their division rival, the Minnesota Twins.

Transaction Analysis: Scutaro to San Fran

by Ben Lindbergh and Kevin Goldstein

The Giants help shore up their middle infield by acquiring Marco Scutaro.