Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Notable NRI: AL West

by R.J. Anderson 2/23

A look at the most notable non-roster invitees among AL West teams this spring

Transaction Analysis: Burnett the Bucco

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson 2/20

A look at the salary-shedding deal of A.J. Burnett

Transaction Analysis: Notable NRI: NL Central

by R.J. Anderson 2/17

A look at the most prominent non-roster invitees among NL Central teams

Transaction Analysis: Fukudome Lands on the South Side

by R.J. Anderson 2/16

Fukudome joins the White Sox outfield, Jon Garland joins Cleveland's groundball-heavy staff, and Luis Ayala joins perhaps the only team willing to give him a raise

Transaction Analysis: More on Yoenis Cespedes and the A’s

by Ben Lindbergh 2/14

How can we reconcile Oakland's Yoenis Cespedes signing with the team's latest rebuilding efforts and its surplus of Stepford outfielders?

Transaction Analysis: A’s Sneak In, Grab Cespedes

by Kevin Goldstein 2/13

A look at Oakland's surprise Yoenis Cespedes signing

Transaction Analysis: Guthrie Dealt for Hammel and Lindstrom

by R.J. Anderson 2/07

The O's and Rockies swap starters and a whole lot of former prospects find new homes

Transaction Analysis: Jackson Settles for One Year

by R.J. Anderson 2/06

Edwin Jackson settles for a one-year deal, Casey Kotchman lands in Cleveland, and Todd Coffey joins the Dodger bullpen

Transaction Analysis: Middle Reliever Mania

by R.J. Anderson 2/02

A look at multiple middle reliever signings; IL MVP Russ Canzler's move to Cleveland; Juan Pierre joining the Phils; and new homes for Livan Hernandez, Ryan Theriot, Carlos Guillen, and others

Transaction Analysis: Cody Ross to Boston

by R.J. Anderson 1/27

Cody Ross to Beantown, Keppinger signs with Tampa, Jeff Francis inks a minor league deal in Cincy, the Nats take a gamble on Lidge, and Houston buys backstop insurance in Chris Snyder

Transaction Analysis: AL on the Rise, and Extensions All Around

by Ben Lindbergh 1/26

Assessing whether the AL got stronger this offseason, evaluating extensions for Tim Lincecum, Brandon Morrow, and Mike Morse, and tackling Toronto's moves for Francisco Cordero and Omar Vizquel.

Transaction Analysis: The New Prince of Motown

by R.J. Anderson 1/25

A look at the surprise deal that lands Prince Fielder in Detroit

Transaction Analysis: Pena’s Power Returns to St. Pete

by R.J. Anderson 1/23

The Rays bring back Pena, the Twins gamble on Zumaya, the A's ink Gomes, and the Sox and Rox swap Scutaro and Mortensen.

Transaction Analysis: A Tale of Four Starters

by Ben Lindbergh 1/19

The Rangers make it official with Yu Darvish, the A's hope for another surprising season out of Bartolo Colon, the Diamondbacks bring back Joe Saunders, and the Rockies allow us to hope for more Jamie Moyer.

Transaction Analysis: A-nother Oakland Outfielder [Updated]

by R.J. Anderson 1/18

The A's acquire Seth Smith, the Nats sign Gio to an extension, the Reds ink Ryan Ludwick, and the Brewers agree to terms with Aoki

Transaction Analysis: Jesus the Mariner

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson 1/16

A look at the out-of-nowhere, blockbuster deal that sent Jesus Montero to Seattle and Michael Pineda to New York