Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Three Years for Keppinger, and New Deals for Chavez, McLouth, and Bay

The Mariners add Jason Bay, the Orioles re-up Nate McClouth, the Diamondbacks sign Eric Chavez, and the White Sox go long on Jeff Keppinger.

The Cardinals lure Randy Choate out of Los Angeles, while the Angels sign Sean Burnett away from Washington.

New Nationals starter Dan Haren's fastball has declined considerably over the last several seasons, but how worried should Washington be?

The Red Sox paid for an outfielder coming off a down year. Is it an extravagant risk?

The Red Sox get the catcher they wanted two years ago, though he's likely not a catcher any more.

The Giants re-sign Angel Pagan, the Padres re-sign Jason Marquis.

The Rangers begin filling their bullpen holes by taking a chance on formerly dominant closer Joakim Soria.

The Cubs get Fujikawa, the Rangers re-sign Soto, the Brewers trade for Badenhop and the Rays sign James Loney.

A wide-ranging collection of big leaguers were set free at the tender deadline.

The Yankees re-sign Mariano Rivera, the Mets extend David Wright, and the Angels trade Jordan Walden for Tommy Hanson.

The Pirates jump into the Yankees' pool.

After seemingly endless rumors linking Denard Span to the Nationals, Washington got its man.

Atlanta takes on plenty of risk but gets Upton's upside.

The Cincinnati Reds sign Broxton to a three-year deal, allowing them to move Aroldis Chapman to the rotation.

The Red Sox sign Gomes, the Angels sign Madson, the Cubs sign Feldman

Baseball's team-friendliest deal may have just gotten friendlier.