Category Archives: Transaction Analysis

The Yankees were desperate for warm bodies, which I am sure helped in their decision to acquire Vernon Wells from the Los Angeles Angels (especially after they could’ve used that same money to retain Russell Martin in the offseason). Does … Continue reading →

The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics yesterday completed a five-player deal: Houston Astros Get: 1B Chris Carter, C Max Stassi & RHP Brad Peacock Oakland Athletics Get: SS Jed Lowrie & RHP Fernando Rodriguez The Astros Fallout: There had been a … Continue reading →

by Dave De Wit News broke Thursday morning that Justin Upton was finally traded. After years of rumors, the 25-year old slugger was dealt to the Atlanta Braves along with third baseman Chris Johnson for third baseman/utility man Martin Prado, … Continue reading →

We knew the Royals were going to be looking to acquire starting pitching this offseason and it didn’t take long, acquiring Ervin Santana from the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Brandon Sisk. Santana was one of the biggest busts of … Continue reading →

Prior to the season Tyler Greene was a player that I promoted as a deep sleeper candidate (click here for the article). Thus far, however,that prediction has failed miserably. He never separated himself from the competition to earn consistent playing … Continue reading →

There has been plenty of action over the past few weeks and it definitely has a long lasting effect on fantasy owners.  Let’s take a look at a few of the winners and losers from all of the deadline deals: … Continue reading →

All of the rumors had him first going to the Cubs then to the Yankees, but ultimately it is the Rangers who acquired Ryan Dempster in exchange for 3B Christian Villanueva and RHP Kyle Hendricks. Let’s take a look: The … Continue reading →

There was a flurry of smaller moves made around the deadline today.  Let’s take a look at all the details: The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Edward Mujica from the Florida Marlins for 3B Zack Cox Mujica is a middle reliever … Continue reading →

The dismantling of the Phillies is in full force.  Let’s break down the fallout from their deals: The Phillies traded Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Josh Lindblom & Etan Martin The Phillies traded Hunter Pence to the … Continue reading →

by Will Overton The MLB trade deadline is today at 4 PM EST and there should be plenty of wheeling and dealing to discuss throughout the day today. But last night yielded a few smaller trades that might still have … Continue reading →