Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Have Gloves, Will Travel

It's musical utility men, as Michael Martinez, Danny Santana, Christian Colon, and others find new homes.

Transaction Analysis: Franklin and Stash

by Bryan Grosnick and Patrick Dubuque 4/14

Nick Franklin keeps trying to live up to the hype, Desmond Jennings gives the Mets more outfield depth, and Edwin Jackson joins yet another organization.

Transaction Analysis: Howard’s Last Ride

by Brice Paterik and Bryan Grosnick 4/10

Ryan Howard attempts a comeback with the Braves, the Giants add Melvin Upton and Drew Stubbs to their outfield, and Mike Pelfrey continues his AL Central tour.

Transaction Analysis: Desperately Seeking Upside in Tampa Bay

by Bryan Grosnick 3/30

It's the same old story in Tampa Bay, as the Rays go shopping in the bargin bin.

Transaction Analysis: The Three Types of Extension

by Bryan Grosnick 3/23

Carlos Martinez, Tim Anderson, and Kevin Kiermaier sign long-term deals, for different reasons.

Transaction Analysis: Slow Motion in San Diego

by Bryan Grosnick 3/09

Jered Weaver and Clayton Richard join the Padres' rotation mix, which is living in the 80s.

Transaction Analysis: The Washington Three

by Bryan Grosnick 3/06

Breaking down the Nationals' moves to keep Stephen Drew and add fellow veterans Joe Blanton and Adam Lind.

Transaction Analysis: Major Minors

by Aaron Gleeman 3/03

Pedro Strop signs an extension with the Cubs and minor-league deals galore for Mat Latos, Gordon Beckham, and Yusmeiro Petit.

Transaction Analysis: Bourn on a Hill

by Matthew Trueblood and Patrick Dubuque 3/02

Chris Coghlan lands in Philadelphia, Michael Bourn returns to Baltimore, Aaron Hill gives San Francisco some depth, and Jorge De La Rosa tries to hang on in Arizona.

Transaction Analysis: Wieters Facts, Recalibrated

by Bryan Grosnick 2/27

After waiting for a big free agent offer that never arrived, Matt Wieters makes the short trip from Baltimore to Washington.

Transaction Analysis: The Old Blue and Gold

by Bryan Grosnick 2/22

Sergio Romo and Franklin Gutierrez join the Dodgers, while Jason Hammel and Travis Wood sign with the Royals.

Transaction Analysis: Old Second Basemen Never Die

by Jeffrey Paternostro and Bryan Grosnick 2/13

Brandon Phillips finally accepts a trade, Chase Utley returns to the Dodgers on the cheap, and the Cubs and Royals make a minor swap.

Transaction Analysis: Worst Base?

by Bryan Grosnick 2/10

Mike Napoli, Brandon Moss, Logan Morrison, and Chris Carter learn that it's a tough offseason to be a veteran bat.

Transaction Analysis: Bargain Bin Bullpens

by Eric Roseberry and Bryan Grosnick 2/06

Greg Holland chooses Colorado for his comeback, Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas stay in New York, Scott Feldman looks to eat innings in Cincinnati, and Boone Logan needs context.

Transaction Analysis: We Are (Still) Tuffy Gosewisch

by Patrick Dubuque 2/03

Our hero's story continues in Seattle (or maybe Tacoma).

Transaction Analysis: Shoddy Carpenters Aren’t the Only Bad Framers

by Bryan Grosnick 2/01

Veteran catchers Nick Hundley, Kurt Suzuki, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia were available late and cheap because of the same flaws.