Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: The Cubs Keep Rizzo

The Cubs take another step toward contention by locking up their slugging first baseman for several more years.

Transaction Analysis: Halladay Sees a Doc

The Phillies' former ace is on the shelf, Freddy Garcia and Ricky Romero are back in the bigs, and Brian McCann returns from the DL.

Transaction Analysis: Cardinals Un-Rzep

by Sam Miller 5/01

The Cardinals demote a struggling reliever, Casper Wells lands again, the Marlins will be without Stanton, and Shelley Duncan gets a DFA.

Transaction Analysis: Grande Finale

by R.J. Anderson 4/25

Casper Wells has another new destination, and the Tigers grab a familiar closer.

Transaction Analysis: Ending Bradley

by R.J. Anderson 4/22

David Ortiz is back, so Jackie Bradley, Jr. is back down; Julio Borbon is a Cub; Francisco Rodriguez is still a Brewer; and Brett Wallace goes for help.

Transaction Analysis: Transactions Spell Relief

by R.J. Anderson 4/16

A couple teams go hunting for formerly famous relievers, while a Wells gets added and a Wells gets DFA'd.

Transaction Analysis: Haranging Around

by R.J. Anderson 4/12

The Mariners add a starter, the Blue Jays make another waiver claim, and Luis Ayala gets a new team.

Transaction Analysis: Ramon Mania

by R.J. Anderson 4/09

The Dodgers add a (washed-up?) catcher, while the A's, Astros, and Blue Jays go bargain shopping.

Transaction Analysis: The DFAs

by R.J. Anderson 4/04

Clay Rapada and Casper Wells lead a long list of players designated for assignment.

Transaction Analysis: Elvis In the Club

by Ben Lindbergh 4/02

The Rangers' shortstop is an unlikely $100 million man, but not an undeserving one.

Transaction Analysis: NL West Extension Action

by Ben Lindbergh and R.J. Anderson 4/01

The Giants lock up Buster Posey for almost a decade, and the Diamondbacks give Paul Goldschmidt five more years.

Transaction Analysis: The Tigers Make Justin Verlander Baseball’s Highest-Paid Pitcher

by Ben Lindbergh 4/01

The Tigers award their ace an extension that will pay him more than any other pitcher (at least until Clayton Kershaw's next contract). Was it wise?

Transaction Analysis: Five Years For Wainwright

by R.J. Anderson 3/29

The Cardinals extend Adam Wainwright, the Blue Jays extend J.A. Happ, and the Yankees let Juan Rivera go.

Transaction Analysis: Kyle Lohse’s Long, Strange Trip Leads to Milwaukee

by Ben Lindbergh 3/26

The offseason saga of a free agent starter ends with his signing by the Brewers.

Transaction Analysis: Yankees Trade for Vernon Wells

by R.J. Anderson and Sam Miller 3/25

The Angels dump Wells, the Astros add Cedeno, and the Pirates pick up a new shortstop.

Transaction Analysis: Angels Take a Backup Snyder

by R.J. Anderson 3/20

The Angels sign Chris Snyder, the Yankees pick Boesch over Diaz, and Guillermo Moscoso gets claimed.