Category Archives: Transaction Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have traded 3B Juan Francisco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for P J.J. Hoover according to Mark Sheldon of mlb.com (click here for the article).  While the trade appears fairly minimal, there is actually some fairly … Continue reading →

Edwin Jackson landed in Washington today, giving the team its second new starting pitcher (they also traded for Gio Gonzalez) of the offseason and a glut on the Major League roster.  It’s an enviable position for any franchise, as their … Continue reading →

According to Yahoo’s Tim Brown (via Twitter): “Source: Prince is very close to a nine-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to sources.” Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has since tweeted that, “prince agrees with #tigers”. The Tigers clearly became … Continue reading →

Seth Smith has been at the heart of many trade rumors in recent years.  There has always been speculation about him being traded, but today he finally found a new location as the Colorado Rockies sent him to Oakland in … Continue reading →

Greg Johns of mlb.com (via Twitter) has reported that the New York Yankees have traded C Jesus Montero & P Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for P Michael Pineda & P Jose Campos. This trade obviously fills … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s trade that sent RP Andrew Bailey and OF Ryan Sweeney to Boston in exchange for OF Josh Reddick, 3B Miles Head and P Raul Alcantara has far more of a fantasy impact than just the players involved in the … Continue reading →

Finally the Gio Gonzalez trade rumors can stop as the Oakland Athletics sent him to Washington in exchange for pitchers Brad Peacock, A.J. Cole and Tom Milone as well as catcher Derek Norris.  Let’s look at the fallout for both … Continue reading →

The hot stove has brought some surprising transactions this offseason, but none may be as surprising as yesterday’s trade that sent Mat Latos to Cincinnati.  The move cost the Reds a small bounty for their new ace, as they sent … Continue reading →

Once upon a time Michael Cuddyer looked like he had the potential to be a consistent 30 HR hitter.  He is only a few years removed from not only hitting 32 HR, but also 34 doubles and 7 triples.  However … Continue reading →

Yesterday came the news that Josh Willingham had officially agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins.  Forget about the fact that the move likely will mean a change of scenery is also on the horizon for Michael Cuddyer and Jason … Continue reading →