Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Tools of Intelligence

The Tigers have a new manager, Derek Jeter has a new salary, and the Indians ditch their proven closer.

Transaction Analysis: Welcome Matt

Former slugger Matt Williams joins the ranks of big-league managers.

Transaction Analysis: Le Freak, C’est Chic

Tim Lincecum is back in vogue in San Francisco, the Reds name Bryan Price manager, and the Dodgers dip back into the Cuban-export pool.

Transaction Analysis: Cuba Diving

by R.J. Anderson 10/18

The latest hyped Cuban raises the bar for international free agent signings.

Transaction Analysis: Sweeney Swings a Deal

by R.J. Anderson 10/17

The Cubs re-up Ryan Sweeney, the Mariners will try to develop Travis Witherspoon, and the Rangers will bring back Jason Frasor.

Transaction Analysis: The Quiet Claims

by R.J. Anderson 10/08

As the postseason takes the headlines, options are declined and players are claimed.

Transaction Analysis: Present and Future Pence

by R.J. Anderson 9/30

The Giants re-sign Hunter Pence, and the Marlins shake up their front office, to some end.

Transaction Analysis: McDonald’s Grimace

by R.J. Anderson and Mark Anderson 9/18

The Pirates' once-promising pitcher elects free agency, while Wilson Betemit gets DFA'd, Jose De La Torre gets claimed by Milwaukee, and the Astros add a young, recouperating arm.

Transaction Analysis: The Anti-Jeter Joins Jeter

by Ben Lindbergh 9/11

With Derek Jeter day-to-day, the Yankees trade for opposite player Brendan Ryan.

Transaction Analysis: Will Amenable

by R.J. Anderson 9/05

The Padres extend Venable, Bard gets a fresh start, Aaron Harang latches on, and Mauro Gomez faces a crossroads.

Transaction Analysis: Breaking Down August’s Buzzer-Beating Trades

by Ben Lindbergh, Chris Mellen, Nick J. Faleris, and Jason Cole 9/03

Reviewing all the moves, as baseball's second trade deadline saw bubble teams gearing up for September and sure things looking toward October.

Transaction Analysis: Kubel to Cleveland

by R.J. Anderson 8/30

The Diamondbacks trade Jason Kubel, the Mets get a pitching prospect, and teams manipulate their rosters to maximize returns.

Transaction Analysis: Pirates Get Patch

by R.J. Anderson and Jason Parks 8/28

Pittsburgh gets Marlon Byrd to fill in their injured outfield, while the Red Sox have a potential postseason pinch-runner.

Transaction Analysis: DeJesus, and the Prodigal Son, in Tampa

by R.J. Anderson 8/26

The Rays add two outfielders, the Braves look for middle infielders, Kurt Suzuki goes back to Oakland and Matsuzaka is in the Big Apple.

Transaction Analysis: Bye Charlie

by R.J. Anderson 8/20

The Phillies fire their manager while the Nationals add David DeJesus.

Transaction Analysis: Boston, Xander Bogaerts, and the Return of Ultra-Young Talent

by Ben Lindbergh 8/20

What Xander Bogaerts' promotion means for the Red Sox and for the rise of young talent in the post-PED era.