Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Jones (a Pirate) Walks the Plank (a Metaphor)

by R.J. Anderson and Bret Sayre 11/26

Garrett Jones' time in Pittsburgh is likely over, while the Bucs swap for Jaff Decker in a separate move.

Transaction Analysis: Rays Bring Back Molina, Reaffirm their Belief in Framing

by Ben Lindbergh 11/25

The Rays re-sign their skilled receiver, and an unlikely career continues.

Transaction Analysis: Haren Makeup

by R.J. Anderson and Paul Sporer 11/25

Now in the one-year-contract stage of his career, Dan Haren gets a second shot to make a first impression.

Transaction Analysis: Yankees Sign Brian McCann, Get What They Pay For

by Ben Lindbergh and Bret Sayre 11/25

Longtime Braves backstop Brian McCann gives a big boost to the Bombers.

Transaction Analysis: Angels and Cards Swap Spare Parts, Mets Add in Outfield

by Ben Carsley and R.J. Anderson 11/25

The Angels and Cardinals exchange David Freese and Peter Bourjos, the Mets sign Chris Young, the Rangers bring back Colby Lewis, and Boston acquires Burke Badenhop.

Transaction Analysis: Dipoto Abandons His Principles, Signs Joe Smith

by Ben Lindbergh 11/25

The Angels GM doesn't like to give relievers multi-year contracts. Why did he make an exception for Smith?

Transaction Analysis: The Cardinals Pay Peralta’s Price

by Ben Lindbergh and Bret Sayre 11/25

The Cardinals remove their only remaining weakness by paying Jhonny Peralta much more than anyone thought he would make.

Transaction Analysis: Viva Las Vargas

by R.J. Anderson 11/22

The Royals finally sign a free agent starter.

Transaction Analysis: Four Teams Bet on Bouncebacks

by Ben Lindbergh and Craig Goldstein 11/21

Josh Johnson signs with San Diego, Cleveland adds David Murphy, and the Rangers and Orioles add intriguing righty relievers.

Transaction Analysis: Fielder, Kinsler, and the Trade That Put Everything in its Place

by Sam Miller 11/21

The Rangers and Tigers swap stars and turn square pegs into circles.

Transaction Analysis: Giant LOOGY

by Sam Miller 11/20

Brian Sabean brings back Javier Lopez, and a trio of teams add minor-league depth.

Transaction Analysis: Hudson’s Bay

by Mike Gianella, R.J. Anderson, and Bret Sayre 11/19

The Phillies re-sign Carlos Ruiz, the Giants get Tim Hudson, Latroy Hawkins will close again, Brendan Ryan reups with the Yankees, and more.

Transaction Analysis: What Do the A’s Really Believe?

by Sam Miller 11/15

The A's just signed noted intangibles guy Nick Punto, but did they sign him for his intangibles?

Transaction Analysis: Byrd Lands

by R.J. Anderson 11/13

The Phillies sign Marlon Byrd for two years.

Transaction Analysis: Perez Built On

by R.J. Anderson 11/12

The Rangers lock up Martin Perez, the Cubs hire a manager, and Brayan Pena finds a job.

Transaction Analysis: Hey Lloyd, I’m Ready to Be Heartbroken

by R.J. Anderson 11/07

The Mariners add a new manager, but is he the guy to turn around a struggling team? And the Rangers extend Soto, the Tigers let Veras go.