Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Off-Brand Bargains

Two teams commit less cash and fewer years by avoiding bigger names, as the Reds ink Ryan Madson and the Rays sign Luke Scott.

Transaction Analysis: The Far East-East Coast Connection

by R.J. Anderson 1/11

The O's sign another NPB pitcher in Wei-Yin Chen, the Cubs sign Paul Maholm, and the Red Sox add low-risk starters Aaron Cook and Carlos Silva

Transaction Analysis: Dipoto’s Next Move

by R.J. Anderson 1/09

Howie Kendrick's extension, the O's acquire Jai Miller, and the Mets sign Ronny Cedeno

Transaction Analysis: Sparing Cash(ner) for Rizzo

by Kevin Goldstein 1/06

The Cubs get themselves a first baseman of the future in exchange for a relief pitcher and a prospect.

Transaction Analysis: See You in Seattle

by R.J. Anderson 1/06

The Mariners go fishing across the pond for a couple of new Japanese imports.

Transaction Analysis: Sunk Costs and Changes of Scenery

by Ben Lindbergh 1/05

The Cubs eat a bad contract and get a decent pitcher in return as the Marlins add the temperamental Carlos Zambrano to their revamped rotation.

Transaction Analysis: A Trio of Signings

by R.J. Anderson 1/05

The A's bring back Coco Crisp, the Marlins re-sign Greg Dobbs, and the Rays add Fernando Rodney to their bullpen.

Transaction Analysis: Second Times Around

by Kevin Goldstein and Ben Lindbergh 1/03

The Blue Jays make two bullpen acquisitions, and the Yankees bring back Andruw Jones.

Transaction Analysis: A Petco Precursor?

by R.J. Anderson 1/02

The Padres deal a couple of prospects to try to quench their thirst for a power-hitting outfielder... but how long will their acquisition be around?

Transaction Analysis: Bailing Out of Oakland

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson 12/29

The Red Sox get a young, cost-controlled closer with some injury issues as the A's latest rebuilding effort continues.

Transaction Analysis: The Beltran, the Bad, and the Backup Catcher

by Ben Lindbergh 12/27

The Cardinals sign Carlos Beltran to ease the pain of losing Pujols, and the Mets invite the worst player in baseball to spring training.

Transaction Analysis: Gio Dealt to Washington

by Kevin Goldstein and R.J. Anderson 12/23

Gio Gonzalez gets dealt for four prospects, John Danks re-ups with Chicago, and Jason Marquis inks a deal with the Twins

Transaction Analysis: Trading with the Enemy

by R.J. Anderson 12/22

The Reds and Cubs pull off the rare intra-division swap as Travis Wood and Sean Marshall trade places.

Transaction Analysis: Cutting Costs, Padding Payrolls

by Ben Lindbergh 12/22

The Rockies fill a hot-corner hole with Casey Blake, the D-Backs sign Jason Kubel, the Royals bring back Yuni, the Nationals resurrect Mike Cameron, and the Orioles ink Endy.

Transaction Analysis: Yu Got Questions? Yu Got Answers.

by Kevin Goldstein 12/20

Now that the Texas Rangers have won the bidding for Yu Darvish, here's a rundown of what comes next.

Transaction Analysis: Santa Comes Early for San Diego

by R.J. Anderson 12/19

The Padres acquire Edinson Volquez and three top prospects from the Reds for Mat Latos