Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Brewers Lock Down Gomez

Milwaukee extends its center fielder and the Yankees sign Francisco, while David Cooper, Brennan Boesch and Guillermo Moscoso get released.

Transaction Analysis: Extending to Business

by R.J. Anderson 3/11

The Cardinals and White Sox make long-term commitments.

Transaction Analysis: Boston Rolls the Dice on Carp’s Table

by R.J. Anderson 2/25

Seattle trades Mike Carp to the Red Sox, the Nationals sign the tall Chris Young, Conor Gillaspie goes to Chicago and more.

Transaction Analysis: Snakes Get Legs

by R.J. Anderson 2/20

The Diamondbacks trade for Tony Campana, the Marlins sign Casey Kotchman, and Jack Cust lands in Tampa Bay.

Transaction Analysis: New Homes for Tampa Infielders

by R.J. Anderson 2/15

The Royals get Elliot Johnson, the Rockies get Reid Brignac, Shawn Kelley goes to New York, Kameron Loe heads to Seattle, and Rafael Perez might be a starter.

Transaction Analysis: He Not Busy Getting Bourn is Busy Dying

by R.J. Anderson 2/12

The Indians jump into the race by signing center fielder Michael Bourn.

Transaction Analysis: All Up Hill From Here?

by R.J. Anderson 2/11

The Diamondbacks make a three-year commitment to Aaron Hill, the Mariners sign Joe Saunders, Chone Figgins finds a minor-league offer and the Indians pick up Matsuzaka and Giambi.

Transaction Analysis: Seattle Royale

by R.J. Anderson 2/08

The Mariners lock up their ace. Is he worth the risk?

Transaction Analysis: Yippee Callaspo

by R.J. Anderson 2/07

The Angels extend their third baseman, while the Giants get Ramon Ramirez, the Pirates gamble on Jonathan Sanchez, the Rays clear space on the 40-man and Jon Rauch takes his tallness to Miami.

Transaction Analysis: An Expensive Lowrie

by Mark Anderson and R.J. Anderson 2/05

The Reds sign Miguel Olivo and Manny Parra, the Mets get Brandon Lyon and Marlon Byrd, and the Astros and A's make a swap involving Jed Lowrie.

Transaction Analysis: Pronk’s Tale

by R.J. Anderson 2/01

The Yankees sign Hafner, the Mets add LaTroy Hawkins, Lyle Overbay goes to Boston and Martin Prado gets an extension.

Transaction Analysis: Stauffer in with the Others

by R.J. Anderson 1/30

Tim Stauffer will fight for a rotation spot, Kelly Shoppach goes to Seattle, Scott Atchison signs with the Mets and Alex Gonzalez re-ups.

Transaction Analysis: All the Young Moves

by Ben Lindbergh 1/29

The Rays sign Kelly Johnson, the Padres add Freddy Garcia, the Cards sign a utility guy, the Yankees and Red Sox ink outfielders, and the Phillies extend an NRI to Yuni.

Transaction Analysis: Rays Take Another Luke

by R.J. Anderson 1/28

Tampa Bay re-signs Luke Scott, the Rockies pick up Yorvit Torrealba, Jair Jurrjens signs with Baltimore, and the Royals claim George Kottaras.

Transaction Analysis: Marcum Off the List

by Ben Lindbergh 1/25

The Mets sign Shaun Marcum, the Cubs add Scott Hairston, and the Rays bolster their bullpen.

Transaction Analysis: Justin Upton Trade-Rumor Era Ends With Justin Upton Trade

by R.J. Anderson and Jason Parks 1/25

The Braves get Justin Upton. What did the Diamondbacks get for all their efforts?