Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Angel in the Infield

The Rays finally send for Desmond Jennings and demote Reid Brignac, the Pirates get some assistance from within, the Diamondbacks part with Wily Mo Pena and acquire a blast from the past, and the latest knuckleball developments out of Boston.

Transaction Analysis: Once and Future Prospects

by Ben Lindbergh 7/05

Rich Harden resurfaces at just the right time, Travis Snider getting off the schneid means bad news for Juan Rivera, the Dodgers' Dee Gordon fails his first audition, the D'backs lose their closer, the Yankees release some insurance, and more.

Transaction Analysis: Tribal Initiation

by Ben Lindbergh 6/28

The Indians summon another prospect to prop up their flagging pennant hopes, the Cardinals recover a pair of walking wounded, the Brewers gamble on Mat Gamel, and the potential next Sam Fuld makes his play with the Pirates.

Transaction Analysis: Replacing Pujols

by Ben Lindbergh 6/23

How the Cards can cope with the abdication of Prince Albert (and its implications for his payday), a Barton in hand becomes one in the bushes, and the D'backs, Braves, and Giants pursue blasts from the past for their benches.

Transaction Analysis: There’s No Such Thing as a Catching Prospect

by Ben Lindbergh 6/21

The Marlins lose Chris Coghlan and promote Jose Ceda, the Red Sox shake things up in the infield, and the release of Max Ramirez summons memories of Rangers prospects past.

Transaction Analysis: Evil Imperialism

by Ben Lindbergh 6/16

The Giants are reunited with their long-lost third baseman, the two newest Yankees are introduced, prospects trade places in the Blue Jays rotation, and Scott Kazmir is no Angel.

Transaction Analysis: Farm Aid

by Ben Lindbergh 6/14

The Mariners go fishing for Carp and San Diego summons Anthony Rizzo, plus musings on whom Petco helps most and what it means for the Padres.

Transaction Analysis: The DL Giveth, and the DL Taketh Away

by Ben Lindbergh 6/07

The Twins add Jim Thome to their list of wounded, the Cardinals lose Matt Holliday and Kyle McClellan, and the Giants bid farewell (again) to Brandon Belt, but the Blue Jays and Rangers get healthier.

Transaction Analysis: Down Goes Doumit

by Ben Lindbergh 6/02

An ill-timed injury might lead to less prospect treasure for the Pirates, the Orioles reshuffle their rotation and bid farewell to a Grapefruit League hero, and the Twins get more bad news.

Transaction Analysis: Calling for the Cavalry

by Ben Lindbergh 5/31

Brandon Belt and Andrew Oliver get second shots at launching their MLB careers, Jordan Lyles arrives ahead of schedule, and Chris Stewart and Brandon Crawford become the latest Giants offensive filler.

Transaction Analysis: May Swapmeet, Sizemore for Purcey

by Kevin Goldstein 5/27

Kevin Goldstein takes a rare turn wearing the TA hat to break down the Scott Sizemore trade.

Transaction Analysis: Return of the Prodigal Sluggers

by Ben Lindbergh 5/26

Josh Hamilton and Chase Utley are restored to active duty, Dan Johnson and Russell Branyan reach their expiration dates, and J.P. Howell and Lenny DiNardo both re-emerge after long absences, though almost certainly with different results.

Transaction Analysis: Quad-A Saves the Day?

by Ben Lindbergh 5/24

The Mets and White Sox call on veteran minor-league mashers, a faded prospect regains some luster in the desert, the Giants search for answers at third base, and the Yankees add a southpaw from the scrapheap.

Transaction Analysis: Heroes Take a Fall

by Ben Lindbergh 5/18

Injuries to David Wright and Ike Davis start a Mets infield shuffle, the Red Sox rotation gets rejiggered, the curse of the Rangers outfield continues, Aroldis Chapman exeunt, and familiar faces resurface in the Cubs rotation and Braves bullpen.

Transaction Analysis: Something Lost, Something Gained

by Ben Lindbergh 5/10

The Red Sox summon a top prospect, the Tigers change their Rhymes scheme, the Mets get their Bay back, the Red Sox bullpen and the Mariners outfield are overhauled, and the Reds said Fred.

Transaction Analysis: Opportunity Knocks

by Ben Lindbergh 5/03

Brian Bogusevic, Alex White, and two Giants infielders make the most of other people's injuries, the Dodgers swap backup catchers, the Snakes switch futilitymen, and the Padres ponder their first base future.