Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: They’re Perfect For Each Other

by Aaron Gleeman 6/14

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Matt Belisle is back in Minnesota, because not everyone is cut out for the single life.

Transaction Analysis: Filia and Fletcher$

by Wilson Karaman 6/13

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Eric Filia takes his solid bat from Seattle to Boston, and the Angels give prospect David Fletcher a look.

Transaction Analysis: Sign and Trade

by Aaron Gleeman 6/08

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Jon Jay heads to Arizona, as Kansas City flips the veteran outfielder for a pair of pitchers.

Transaction Analysis: Money For Nothing and Picks For Free

by Aaron Gleeman and Nathan Bishop 5/31

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Phil Hughes goes from Minnesota to San Diego in a trade that has little to actually do with Phil Hughes.

Transaction Analysis: Colome, Maybe?$

by Bryan Grosnick, Patrick Dubuque, and Nathan Graham 5/29

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Tampa Bay and Seattle team up for another trade, as the Mariners add Alex Colome and Denard Span.

Transaction Analysis: Bautista’s Fifth$

by Patrick Dubuque and Nathan Bishop 5/29

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Jose Bautista keeps his career alive with the Mets and the Twins add Chris Carter as slugging insurance.

Transaction Analysis: Knightfall

by Bryan Grosnick and Jeffrey Paternostro 5/09

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Is there anything left of Matt Harvey's arm for the Reds to salvage?

Transaction Analysis: Conlon, Guerra, and Greiner$

by Jarrett Seidler, Wilson Karaman, and Jay Markle 5/07

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Breaking down a trio of call-ups by the Mets, Padres, and Tigers.

Transaction Analysis: Dave Kingman Can Relate$

by Aaron Gleeman 4/13

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Mark Reynolds settles for a minor-league deal with the Nationals despite hitting 30 homers last season.

Transaction Analysis: Yo, Socks, and The Blank$

by Patrick Dubuque 4/04

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Pitching-starved teams and job-starved pitchers, together again.

Transaction Analysis: Rapid-Fire Roundup (American League)$

by Bryan Grosnick 4/02

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Catching up on some American League moves that slipped through the Transaction Analysis cracks this offseason.

Transaction Analysis: Baltimore Goes Last-Minute Shopping for Alex Cobb

by Aaron Gleeman 3/23

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Four years and $57 million for Alex Cobb would be a normal, ordinary signing in any other offseason.

Transaction Analysis: A List of New Royals That Does Not Include Meghan Markle$

by Bryan Grosnick 3/15

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The world has changed, and 2015 seems so far away.

Transaction Analysis: Philadelphia Rising$

by Bryan Grosnick 3/14

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Jake Arrieta joins a talented, young, rebuilding Phillies team, but are they ready to win right away?

Transaction Analysis: One Third Baseman, So Many Questions$

by Bryan Grosnick 3/13

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Mike Moustakas' return to Kansas City is anything but simple.

Transaction Analysis: Opportunistic Twins Provide Landing Spot for Lance Lynn

by Aaron Gleeman 3/12

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Lance Lynn's frustrating offseason ends in a one-year deal with the Twins, who again pounced at an unexpected opportunity.