Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Hamels Extends Stay in Philly UPDATED

The Phillies have reportedly agreed to complete another big-money, long-term extension, this time with Cole Hamels.

The Dodgers and Marlins hook up for a late-night trade including third baseman Hanley Ramirez.

The Pirates are buyers this year, and they have now bought.

Ichiro switches clubhouses while the Yankees visit the Mariners in Seattle.

The Tigers and Marlins complete the first-ever draft pick trade in a prospect-laden deal.

The Braves and Cubs conditionally agree to a deal for Ryan Dempster.

The Padres end trade speculation by agreeing to an extension with Carlos Quentin.

The Astros keep busy by dealing closer Brett Myers to the White Sox.

Two non-contenders just traded large chunks of their rosters to each other, while the Rockies and Royals exchanged faded lottery tickets.

The Royals give up on Jonathan Sanchez, and Jose Bautista goes on the shelf.

Rockies have trade deadline options, Braves bring back a shorstop and the Orioles get bad news.

The Blue Jays lock up Edwin Encarnacion's next 75 home runs/errors

The Marlins trade for Carlos Lee, Ben Sheets has returned, and Brian Fuentes closes out his A's career.

The Orioles are, surprisingly, in a pennant race, and now Jim Thome is in a pennant race.

Kevin Youkilis is dealt to Chicago, plus a look at other assorted transactions

The Sox add Cody Ross and Ryan Kalish to their turnstile outfield, and the Rays replace Hellickson with Archer.