Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: April 5-14, 2005

The Red Sox get back a hero, the Cubs and Twins work around the losses of key left-handed bats, and the Giants lose another AARP stud.

Transaction Analysis: March 29-April 4, 2005

by Christina Kahrl 4/12

Early-season moves have featured their share of funkiness, writes Chris Kahrl.

Transaction Analysis: March 16-28, 2005

by Christina Kahrl 4/01

Roster cuts throughout Florida and Arizona provide fodder for Chris.

Transaction Analysis: The Wests, etc.

by Christina Kahrl 3/25

Chris Kahrl closes out the offseason with a wrap-up of the Wests, plus a quick rundown of the rest of baseball.

Transaction Analysis: Offseason – The Centrals

by Christina Kahrl 3/11

Chris Kahrl breaks down the AL and NL Central's offseason moves in the latest Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: Offseason – The Easts

by Christina Kahrl 2/14

TA is back with a look at what teams in the AL East and NL East did this winter.

Transaction Analysis: November 23-30, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 12/03

Who came out ahead in the Jason Kendall trade, and what exactly is Jim Bowden thinking in Washington? These questions and more answered in Chris Kahrl's Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: November 17-22, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 11/29

The Angels and Expos swap right fielders who are a lot closer in age and ability than you might think.

Transaction Analysis: November 10-16

by Christina Kahrl 11/19

The Angels and Reds retain their starting catchers for the same price. Jim Bowden flushes a bunch of money down the drain in Washington. Chris Kahrl pledges allegiance to Mike Rose. These and other happenings in today's Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: October 27-November 2

by Christina Kahrl 11/16

The Orioles re-sign Rafael Palmeiro for some odd reason. Mike Lowell's staying with the Marlins. The Expos toss Rocky Biddle overboard a year too late, thanks to new GM Jim Bowden. The Yankees exercise fiscal restraint. These and other happenings in today's Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: September 30-October 26, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 11/03

Chris Kahrl reflects on the careers of Rico Brogna and Robin Ventura, examines the hires of Omar Minaya and Mike Hargrove, and stumps for an improved system of professional development in Major League Baseball. These and other musings in today's Transaction Analysis.