Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: July 29

Transaction Analysis brings you the latest of Chris Kahrl's daily updates, featured all Trade Deadline week long. The Braves' battered bullpen needs Jason Marquis to contribute. The Reds clean house. The Astros will have to somehow cope without Brian Hunter. Scratch Kris Benson off the trade market. These and other tidbits and Kahrlisms in today's TA.

Transaction Analysis: July 25-28

by Christina Kahrl 7/29

The Cubs made a steal of a deal; the Expos are getting Vladimir Guererro back, and not a moment too soon; the A's are investing their money unwisely; the Cardinals take another hit in losing Matt Morris; and the Padres get a small-scale boost in regaining Phil Nevin. All this and much more news from around the league in your Tuesday edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: July 7-20

by Christina Kahrl 7/25

Bill Stoneman and Mike Scioscia get rewarded for 2002. The Indians and Rangers swap pitching prospect for hitting prospect. The Yankees grab Armando Benitez in a non-Sierran move. The Jays get a steal in Stewart-for-Kielty. These and other tidbits, plus a full array of Kahrlisms, in this edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: July 3-8, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 7/09

The White Sox begin the summer trading season with a bang; the Reds make a great acquisition in D'Angelo Jimenez; Josh Beckett is unleashed from the DL in Florida; and the Royals take a flyer on a man named Gookie (remember him?). All this and much more news from around the league in your Wednesday edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: June 26-30, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 7/02

Brad Fullmer's down in Anaheim, setting back the defending champs just that much more; the Indians are beginning their youth-movement; Mike Sweeney is taking some time off in Kansas City just when the Royals need him most; Brandon Claussen finally makes it back after the long road through surgery; and BP favorite Kevin Young gets shown the door in Pittsburgh. All this and much more news from around the league in your Wednesday edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: June 23-25, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 6/27

The Diamondbacks resurrect Ricky Bottalico. The Red Sox take a flyer on Gabe Kapler. The Expos lose their best reliever in Luis Ayala thanks to the latest in a long line of Expo shoulder injuries. The Yankees add Karim Garcia and Dan Miceli for no apparent reason. Chris Kahrl has these and other news and notes in the latest edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: June 16-22, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 6/25

The White Sox may finally commit to Willie Harris. The Reds are playing all the wrong players. The Miguel Cabrera era begins in Florida. The Twins' handling of Johan Santana is a crime. News, notes, and Kahrlisms in the latest edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: June 10-15

by Christina Kahrl 6/19

The Diamondbacks keep cycling through injuries. The Red Sox keep cycling through relievers. Lima Time has Royals fans cowering. Izzy returns to a battered bullpen. News, notes, and Kahrlisms from 21 major league teams in the latest edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: June 6-9

by Christina Kahrl 6/13

Darin Erstad returns to Anaheim just as Jeff DaVanon's terrorizing the league. David Dellucci hits the DL just as he'd started to find a groove. Hee Seop Choi's should be back healthy and playing after a scary moment at Wrigley. Vlad Guerrero's DL stint has Expos fans clamoring for Terrmel "the Hammer" Sledge. News, notes, and Kahrlisms from 17 major league teams in this edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: May 27-June 5, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 6/07

B.J. Surhoff and Deivi Cruz have compormising pictures of Orioles management. Darren Dreifort's latest injury has the Dodgers pondering his future yet again. The Brewers may have grasped the concept of sunk costs. The Phillies' bullpen is a mess. News, notes, and Kahrlisms from 25 major league teams in the latest edition of Transaction Analysis.

Transaction Analysis: May 22-27, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/28

The Diamondbacks staff is getting healthy, leaving them with too many arms on deck. Pedro Martinez continues to show the Red Sox they goofed by signing his 2004 contract so early. Ben Broussard gets his shot at Cleveland's first base job. Neifi Perez's hot streak has him poised to join the MVP race. News, notes, and Kahrlisms on 19 major league teams.

Transaction Analysis: May 19-21, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/23

Jerry Hairston's injury lets the Orioles be creative--too bad they'd rather play Deivi Cruz. The Royals' young starting rotation starts to show signs of wear. Jose Contreras is Spanish for Ed Whitson. Plus news, notes, and Kahrlisms from nine major league teams.

Transaction Analysis: May 15-18, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/21

Ruben Mateo elicits crickets, Kevin Witt gets a nod from Ken Phelps, the Astros have rotation issues, and who the heck is Miguel Ojeda? News, notes, and witticisms on 21 major-league teams.

Transaction Analysis: May 12-14, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/17

Ken Griffey, Jr. returns to the Reds, much to the chagrin Jose Guillen; Travis Hafner and Ben Broussard trade spots on the major league roster; Kirk Saarloos is given little time to prove himself; and the prodigal son returns to the Yankee lineup for the first time since Opening Day.

Transaction Analysis: May 8-11, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/14

Tom Goodwin and company could allow the rest of the NL Central to catch the Cubs with Sammy Sosa out. Steve Sparks could be tossing knucklers in the 9th in Detroit. The Marlins cross their fingers on Dontrelle Willis with Jack McKeon now running the ship. Plus news and notes from 14 other teams.

Transaction Analysis: May 1-7, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 5/09

The Diamondbacks' rotation is a mess, Bruce Chen's latest destination is Boston, Willie Harris gets his shot with Aaron Rowand going Mario Mendoza in Chicago, and the Devil Rays scrap the publicity stunts to play the kids. Plus news and witticisms on 19 other teams.