Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Rollins in the Deep

The Phillies re-sign Jimmy Rollins, and the Mariners bring George Sherrill back to Seattle

Transaction Analysis: Cuddyer to Colorado

The dominoes begin to fall with Michael Cuddyer joining the Rockies

Transaction Analysis: In with the New

The Twins replace Michael Cuddyer with Josh Willingham, the Cardinals bring back Rafael Furcal, the Red Sox add two bench players, the Diamondbacks sign Takashi Saito, the Phillies board the D-Train, and the Giants re-sign Guillermo Mota.

Transaction Analysis: Melancon for Lowrie Swap

by R.J. Anderson 12/14

Jeff Luhnow makes a solid first trade as GM of the Astros.

Transaction Analysis: Love Me Non-Tender

by R.J. Anderson 12/14

Running down the interesting names who weren't tendered contracts by their old employers this week.

Transaction Analysis: A Signing and Trade in the NL Central

by Ben Lindbergh and R.J. Anderson 12/14

Ben runs down Miwaukee's Aramis Ramirez acquisition and the Casey McGehee trade, while R.J. dishes the details on the Burke Badenhop blockbuster in the NL East

Transaction Analysis: Win Now, Win Later

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

Two teams with different competitive windows trade arms, as the A's send Trevor Cahill and Craig Breslow to Arizona for Jarrod Parker and other prospects.

Transaction Analysis: More Moore in St. Pete

by R.J. Anderson 12/09

The Rays continue their strategy of extending their young potential stars, this time with Matt Moore

Transaction Analysis: Wrapping Up the Winter Meetings UPDATED TWICE

by Kevin Goldstein, Ben Lindbergh, and R.J. Anderson 12/09

Tying up the loose ends from Dallas, as the Brewers bring in Alex Gonzalez to replace Yuniesky Betancourt, the Angels sign LaTroy Hawkins, the Orioles trade for Dana Eveland, and the Rockies and Cubs swap flawed former prospects.