Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: October 27-November 2

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.

Transaction Analysis: September 26-29, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 10/01

Chris looks forward to what next year may bring the Braves, Rockies and Mets.

Transaction Analysis: September 20-22, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 9/25

If not for Frank Catalanotto messing things up, this would be all-moundsmen edition of TA. Chris comments on the returns of Byung-Hyun Kim, Kyle Farnsworth and Ian Snell, among others.

Transaction Analysis: September 16-19

by Christina Kahrl 9/22

With the regular season's finish line in sight, Chris Kahrl looks at the Expos' gracious loan of Alex Gonzalez, the Indians' 2005 middle infield situation, and the Scott Cooper of a new generation, all in today's Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: August 30-September 15

by Christina Kahrl 9/17

Chris Kahrl has all the roster expansion and early-September movings and shakings in this supersized edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: August 26-29, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 8/31

Nowhere else in the realm of baseball is anyone talking about Roosterkoop van Sluijterfuss. Chris Kahrl expounds upon him, and real major league ballplayers, inside.

Transaction Analysis: August 24-26

by Christina Kahrl 8/28

Chris' faith in hard-throwing left-handers is on display in the latest edition of TA. Also: kind words for the Orioles and Rangers.

Transaction Analysis: August 17-23, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 8/24

The Angels' roster shuffling means more playing time for the deserving Jeff DaVanon. Earl Snyder and Cal Pickering finally get a fair shake. The Dodgers try to patch their bullpen with Elmer Dessens and Scott Stewart. The Pirates bring up some intriguing young arms. These and other happenings in today's Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: August 11-16, 2004

by Christina Kahrl 8/19

With no waiver trades to deconstruct, Chris takes the time to say some good things about the Expos, Devil Rays and Rangers. Don't worry: there's always the Mets for target practice.

Transaction Analysis: August 9-10

by Christina Kahrl 8/14

A number of young players--J.D. Closser, Jairo Garcia, and Cha Seung Baek among them--reached the majors last week. Chris Kahrl evaluates the arrivals and also dissects the Reds/Phillies trade in the latest TA.

Transaction Analysis: August 3-8

by Christina Kahrl 8/10

Bazooka Joe, McGyver, Easy-Bake Ovens and "The Perils of Pauline" all make appearances in Chris Kahrl's latest. There's some baseball, too.

Transaction Analysis: August 1-2

by Christina Kahrl 8/04

Good teams shuffle bodies to get the weekend's swag into uniform, while bad ones start taking a look at the stars of the future. All this, and Ryan Dempster, too, in the post-deadline edition of TA.

Transaction Analysis: July 30-31

by Christina Kahrl 8/01

The Cubs take a big step toward making the playoffs. The Red Sox make a deal for the wrong reasons. The Expos and Devil Rays land nifty prospects for expendable veterans. The Giants fail to help themselves much. These and many more trade deadline happenings in a special weekend edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: July 29

by Christina Kahrl 7/31

The calm before the storm, as bad teams make minor moves involving players your local beat writer has never heard of. That, and Francisco Cordero gets financial security for life.

Transaction Analysis: July 28

by Christina Kahrl 7/30

Keith Osik has met his destiny in the Tampa Bay organization, while Scott Erickson has gone from top-line starter to designated for assignment. This news and more in your Friday edition of Transaction Analysis.