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February 1, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Shoddy Carpenters Aren't the Only Bad Framers

by Bryan Grosnick

Veteran catchers Nick Hundley, Kurt Suzuki, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia were available late and cheap because of the same flaws.

January 28, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Windy City Depth

by Jared Wyllys

After missing out on Tyson Ross, the Cubs add another oft-injured starter.

January 26, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Need You To Need Me

by Bryan Grosnick

Luis Valbuena adds to the Angels' depth, Michael Saunders gives the Phillies some outfield pop, and Mikie Mahtook tries to find a role with the Tigers.

January 25, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Rays Bet on De Leon's Changeup

by Matthew Trueblood

Tampa Bay sends second baseman Logan Forsythe to Los Angeles for pitching prospect Jose De Leon.

January 24, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Reliever Roundup

by Bryan Grosnick and Nicholas Zettel

Veteran relievers Neftali Feliz, Santiago Casilla, Trevor Cahill, and Dustin McGowan find 2017 homes.

January 23, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Trumbo Stays in Baltimore

by Matthew Trueblood

Mark Trumbo returned to the Orioles after finding the free agent market somewhat lacking.

January 22, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Reds Cash In Straily

by Bryan Grosnick and Steve Givarz

Miami further empties out a weak farm system to get Dan Straily from Cincinnati.

January 20, 2017

Transaction Analysis: One More Go-Round in Toronto

by Bryan Grosnick

Bats on Bats on Bats on Bats.

January 19, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Extension Party

by Bryan Grosnick, Jared Wyllys and Matthew Trueblood

You get an extension. And you get an extension. And you get an extension.

January 16, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Dented Cans and Safety Nets

by Bryan Grosnick and Jared Wyllys

Texas takes a flier on Tyson Ross, Tampa Bay adds Colby Rasmus' power, and Colorado breaks the emergency glass.

January 13, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Can't Stop, Won't Stop

by Bryan Grosnick and Brendan Gawlowski

Jerry Dipoto refuses to stop making trades, this time roping the Braves and Rays into his addiction.

Transaction Analysis: Going Back To Cali

by Aaron Gleeman

Trevor Plouffe finds a new home in Oakland and his former team adds veteran depth.

January 11, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Mariners Move Deck Chairs

by Bryan Grosnick

Seattle picks up Yovani Gallardo and Jarrod Dyson, Baltimore adds Seth Smith, and Kansas City brings in Nate Karns.

January 6, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Post-Christmas Shopping

by Matthew Trueblood, Jared Wyllys and Brendan Gawlowski

Drew Storen, Ben Revere, Peter O'Brien find new homes while Rajai Davis and Alex Avila return to old stomping grounds.

January 3, 2017

Transaction Analysis: The Center Fielder Extension Mold

by Bryan Grosnick

Philadelphia and Atlanta handed out nearly identical contract extensions to center fielder Odubel Herrera and Ender Inciarte.

December 24, 2016

Transaction Analysis: Ivan to Stay in Pittsburgh

by Rob Mains

Ray Searage worked his magic on Ivan Nova, so the Pirates doubled down.

December 23, 2016

Transaction Analysis: Party at Encarnacion's

by Emma Baccellieri

The defending AL champs upgrade from Mike Napoli to Edwin Encarnacion, beefing up an already strong lineup.

December 22, 2016

Transaction Analysis: Overstocked Red Sox Deal Buchholz

by Bryan Grosnick and Jarrett Seidler

Boston needed to clear salary and a rotation logjam. Philadelphia needed veteran pitching help. And so Clay Buchholz is on the move.

December 21, 2016

Transaction Analysis: Miami's Plan B and J-Roll's Last Stand

by Bryan Grosnick, Matthew Trueblood and Matt Collins

Brad Ziegler and Junichi Tazawa join the Marlins' bullpen, Jimmy Rollins tries to hook on with the Giants, and the Pirates bet on Daniel Hudson.

December 16, 2016

Transaction Analysis: Colorado Chronometer

by Kenny Ducey, Aaron Gleeman, Patrick Dubuque and Jared Wyllys

Baltimore finds a Matt Wieters replacement, Milwaukee adds rotation depth, and Colorado buys a watch.