Transaction Analysis

Transactions Analysis: Boxberger, Hellickson, and A Marlins-Indians Trade$

by David Lesky, Brian Duricy, E.J. Fagan, and Mark Barry 2/08

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Brad Boxberger lands in one of the few places where he might get an opportunity to close, Jeremy Hellickson fills Washington's No. 5 starter spot, and the Marlins ship a reliever to Cleveland.

Transaction Analysis: Curtis Granderson’s NRI and Baseball’s Problem

by Jarrett Seidler 2/06

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Curtis Granderson got a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins, and that's a problem.

Transactions Analysis: Cheap Arms$

by Matthew Trueblood, Paul Boyé, and Sam Fels 2/05

The Houston Astros signed LHP Wade Miley to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. [1/31] With Lance McCullers sidelined by Tommy John surgery, Charlie Morton preparing to report to Rays camp in Port Charlotte, Fla., and Dallas Keuchel seemingly headed elsewhere as a free agent, the Astros need innings at the back of their rotation. That’s...

Transaction Analysis: Weekly Roundup$

by Ginny Searle 2/02

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Pittsburgh Pirates Years and various injuries have elapsed since Vicente Campos was a highly regarded prospect throwing in the mid-90s; when he made his major league debut in 2016, in an audition that lasted just 5 ⅔ innings, his fastball averaged just 90 mph and his promise as a starter had faded. Campos, who signed...

Transaction Analysis: Bullpen Depth In Texas; Infield Depth In Toronto$

by Sean Addis, Brian Duricy, and Kevin Jebens 2/01

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The Blue Jays got a new shortstop. The Rangers added another right-handed reliever.

Transaction Analysis: Mr. Holland’s Value; One Year For Walker$

by David Lesky, Ginny Searle, and Kevin Jebens 1/31

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Greg Holland heads to Arizona, while Neil Walker takes his talents to Miami.

Transaction Analysis: Dodgers Decide Pollock Worth The Risk$

by Collin Whitchurch and Darius Austin 1/28

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Why did the Dodgers shell out for A.J. Pollock instead of just keeping Yasiel Puig?

Transaction Analysis: Last Year’s Worst Pitchers Have Found New Jobs$

by E.J. Fagan, Sean Addis, and Mark Barry 1/28

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Two of the worst pitchers in the majors last season have found new jobs.

Transaction Analysis: Relievers for Everyone$

by Marc Webster, Rich MacLeod, Brian Duricy, Zack Moser, and Darius Austin 1/28

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So many relievers, so little time.

Transaction Analysis: Weekly Roundup$

by Ginny Searle 1/25

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All the transactions fit to print.

Transaction Analysis: Nick Sticks In Atlanta; Texas Fills Hot Corner Hole$

by Colby Wilson, Kazuto Yamazaki, Darius Austin, and Wilson Karaman 1/24

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A 2018 All-Star got a one-year deal.

Transaction Analysis: Gray Is The New Red$

by Sam Fels, Jarrett Seidler, and Darius Austin 1/24

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The Cincinnati Reds traded for Sonny Gray and signed him to a three-year extension. Jerry Dipoto got involved somehow, too.

Transaction Analysis: Allen Looks To Rebuild Value In Anaheim$

by Bill Thompson and Mark Barry 1/21

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The Angels signed reliever Cody Allen to a one-year deal.

Transaction Analysis: Perez, Payroll, and Powder

by Aaron Gleeman 1/21

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Minnesota fills out the rotation with left-hander Martin Perez, who's trying to bounce back from a miserable 2018 season.

Transaction Analysis: Bullpen Remains A Priority In The Bronx$

by Scott Orgera and Kate Feldman 1/18

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The Yankees bolstered an already strong bullpen with Adam Ottavino. Wilmer Flores heads to the desert.

Transaction Analysis: Weekly Roundup$

by Ginny Searle 1/18

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Cubs From one perspective, Ian Clarkin is as hot of a commodity in Chicago as Italian Beef — three teams in Chicago have picked him up this offseason. Of course, that means that both the White Sox and the Cubs — the latter of whom his rights are once again the property of — have...