Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Russell Martin Bids Farewell To The North$

by Jenn Smith, Wilson Karaman, and Jeffrey Paternostro 1/16

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Russell Martin proved his worth in helping bring winning back to Toronto. Now, he's headed back to where his career began.

Transaction Analysis: Holland Stays in SF; Garcia Goes To Tampa$

by Josh Cole, Mark Primiano, and Darius Austin 1/16

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The GIants brought back Derek Holland, while former White Sox Avisail Garcia landed in Tampa.

Transaction Analysis: Middle Infielders For Everyone!$

by Derek Albin, Colby Wilson, David Lesky, and Darius Austin 1/14

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The Yankees, Mets, and Nationals made moves to improve their infields.

Transaction Analysis: Remember Shelby Miller?$

by Kate Morrison, Bill Thompson, and Frank Firke 1/14

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The Rangers brought in a reclamation project in former top prospect Shelby Miller.

Transaction Analysis: Grandal Goes To Milwaukee For One Year$

by Matthew Trueblood and Mark Barry 1/11

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Yasmani Grandal only got one-year deal? Why?

Transaction Analysis: Weekly Roundup$

by Ginny Searle 1/11

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All the moves you may have missed.

Transaction Analysis: Catcher-Needy Cleveland Makes Deal To Get One$

by Kate Feldman and Wilson Karaman 1/09

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The New York Mets traded C Kevin Plawecki to the Cleveland Indians for 3B Sam Haggerty and RHP Walker Lockett. [1/6] Kevin Plawecki was an exercise in patience. What if he finally stays healthy? What if he’s not forced into a starting role because Travis d’Arnaud can’t make it through a season — or a...

Transaction Analysis: Relief For AL Central Squads$

by Nick Schaefer and Ginny Searle 1/09

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The Chicago White Sox signed RHP Kelvin Herrera to a two-year, $18 million contract. [1/7] For months, as more theoretically obvious suitors cooled or reported poverty, the White Sox offseason has boiled down to teetering on a precipice — on the one hand, accelerated contention with the signing of Manny Machado or Bryce Harper (or...

Transaction Analysis: Britton Stays In The Bronx$

by Josh Cole, Mark Barry, and Nicholas Zettel 1/08

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While the Yankees let David Robertson walk, they made sure to hang onto Zach Britton on a three-year deal.

Transaction Analysis: The Half-Measure Mets, Part 2$

by Jarrett Seidler, Wilson Karaman, Jeffrey Paternostro, and Darius Austin 1/08

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When it comes to the Mets, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Transaction Analysis: The Odd Man Out In Milwaukee$

by Rich MacLeod and Wilson Karaman 1/08

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We know why the Brewers traded Keon Broxton ... but why did the Mets acquire him?

Transaction Analysis: Phillies Keep Up In Arms Race By Adding Robertson$

by Derek Albin, Colby Wilson, and Darius Austin 1/07

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The Phillies added to their bullpen by signing David Robertson to a two-year deal.

Transaction Analysis: Not Your Average Stopgap$

by E.J. Fagan, Bill Thompson, Mark Barry, and Jon Hegglund 1/04

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With Didi Gregorius likely out for the 2019 season, The Yankees filled their shortstop hole with the talented but injury-prone Troy Tulowitzki.

Transaction Analysis: Nats Get More Rotation Depth With Sanchez$

by Josh Cole and Darius Austin 1/04

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The Nats added some more depth to their starting rotation in signing Anibal Sanchez. The Cubs called dibs on Kendall Graveman.

Transaction Analysis: Pitchers Perfect For Oakland, A Former Angel In Toronto$

by Sam Fels, Andrew Salzman, Ginny Searle, and Darius Austin 1/04

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The A's brought back starter Mike Fiers while adding to their bullpen with Joakim Soria. The Blue Jays took a cheap flier on Matt Shoemaeker.

Transaction Analysis: Profar By The Bay$

by Kevin Carter and Jon Hegglund 1/03

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Did the Rangers get enough in return in the three-team deal that sent Jurickson Profar to Oakland?