Signings

Transaction Analysis: Cubs, A’s, Mets Make Gestures at Contention, in Their Own Ways$

by Patrick Dubuque 12/08

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Bad teams need good players, and so do the Mets.

Transaction Analysis: Reliever Roundup$

by Patrick Dubuque 12/07

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The market is already moving, including in bullpens across the league.

Transaction Analysis: Everyone Everywhere All At Once$

by Patrick Dubuque 12/07

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(In San Diego.)

Transaction Analysis: This One Goes to Eleven$

by Patrick Dubuque 12/06

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The Phillies make a big splash, reuniting Trea Turner and Bryce Harper in the NL East.

Transaction Analysis: The deGrom Gambit$

by Craig Goldstein 12/06

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The Rangers make a Texas-sized bet on Jacob deGrom's health.

Transaction Analysis: Same Game, Different Pieces$

by Timothy Jackson and Patrick Dubuque 12/06

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Thoughts on two orangish teams, both of which devised elaborate methods of treading water.

Transaction Analysis: Records Are Made to be Barely Broken$

by Craig Goldstein and Patrick Dubuque 12/05

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The Rays break the bank, relatively speaking, for a starter, while the Mariners continue to build a roster entirely out of other teams' parts.

Transaction Analysis: First Baseman Things First$

by Patrick Dubuque, Craig Goldstein, and Jeffrey Paternostro 11/29

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Abreu lands in Houston, Santana signs in Pittsburgh, and the Angels acquire an outfielder.

Transaction Analysis: The Non-Tender Bender$

by Craig Goldstein and Patrick Dubuque 11/22

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Breaking down players who weren't offered contracts, plus a few trades that happened last week.

TA: And Teoscar Goes To …B

by Patrick Dubuque and Ginny Searle 11/18

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Seattle.

TA: Angels Add Anderson; Pérez, Pederson Accept QO$

by Ginny Searle 11/18

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Tyler Anderson takes a ride down the 5, while Joc Pederson and Martín Pérez stay put.

TA: Rizzo Remains a Yankee$

by Ginny Searle 11/17

The key Yankee free agent that everyone was waiting for has finally signed.

TA: Kershaw, Suarez, Díaz Re-Up As Market Opens$

by Ginny Searle 11/11

Two days of free agency, two NL West pitchers returning to their teams.

Transaction Analysis: Glasnow, Britton Activated; Rendon’s Recidivist Return$

by Ginny Searle 9/29

Many seasons end, and a few begin—one with a five-day sojourn to the Restricted List.

Transaction Analysis: Luis Castillo Stays at Sea with Seattle$

by Ginny Searle 9/27

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Since the trade deadline, Jerry Dipoto has extended two players who weren't even on the roster before Opening Day. Go figure.

TA: Giants and Flores Keep A Good Thing Going, Scherzer On Schedule$

by Ginny Searle 9/14

A few utility players whose bats have broken out re-up; many pitchers are injured, some will return this season.