Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: April 24-30, 2003

The Angels won't have as big a hole to fill with Darrin Erstad out as they think, the Orioles could actually benefit from Segui and Cordova going on the shelf, Jody Gerut and Gerald Laird get well-earned opportunities, while Jermaine Clark doesn't.

Transaction Analysis: April 21-23, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/25

Major-league third catchers face adversity. Appier, Fogg, and the Big Unit hit the DL. The brand-spanking-new bereavement list begins to see some action around the league.

Transaction Analysis: April 17-20, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/23

Jimmy Anderson proves yet again that he's Triple-A fodder, Dean Palmer's three years past being a lost cause, the division-leading Royals get Beltran back, and Johnny Estrada takes a swig of Mr. PIBBB.

Transaction Analysis: April 14-16, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/18

The Red Sox swap arsonists in the Amazing Super-Flammable Bullpen. Could this be the last stand for Alan Benes and Ryan Christenson? Another icon hits the disabled list in Cincinnati, and Jeff Hammonds makes it through 10 games before doing the same.

Transaction Analysis: April 11-13, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/16

John Patterson reclaims his spot in the Snakes' rotation, Ricky Ledee gets a golden opportunity, the Pirates continue to bury Craig Wilson for no rational reason, and Chris Kahrl details the saga of the Indonesian Navy jacket.

Transaction Analysis: April 7-10, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/12

Adam Kennedy's injury opens a roster debate in Anaheim, the Braves try to sprinkle Mazzone dust on Shane Reynolds, Geoff Jenkins mixes in his requisite five games played before his next injury, and the Devil Rays celebrate Greg Vaughn's signing in Colorado by grabbing John Rocker.

Transaction Analysis: March 25-April 6, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 4/09

The Snakes bury John Patterson, the Red Sox sort through a batch of soft tossers, the Marlins vie for a 25-catcher roster, and the Devil Rays solve all their problems by grabbing Al Martin and Damion Easley.

Transaction Analysis: March 20-24, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 3/27

The Red Sox have 682 first basemen, the Reds revamp half their bullpen a week before Opening Day, the Rockies' three non-Helton infield spots could be the best collective bargain in baseball, and the Pirates choose one set of jounreymen over another for the back end of the pitching staff.

Transaction Analysis: March 17-19, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 3/22

The Snakes throw excessive money at a good citizen--again. The Orioles use an injury as the latest excuse to screw with John Stephens. The Tigers' pitching staff could be scary bad. And the Jays need health on their side if they're to benefit from the Wells and Hinske signings.

Transaction Analysis: March 11-16, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 3/18

Mark Quinn, Bruce Chen and Rob Bell still dishing out torment, Benny Agbayani peddling his Hawaiian Punch to the wrong team, Dan O'Dowd shopping Helton for an impulse control device to be named later, and the Dodgers messing with the wrong Alvarez.

Transaction Analysis: March 9-10, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 3/12

The Reds and A's have a roster crunch of quality arms. Casey Kotchman, James Loney, and Justin Huber will be back sooner or later. And the Devil Rays are a copy editor's worst nightmare.

Transaction Analysis: March 5-8, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 3/10

Jeff Austin's journey from high draft pick to Don Gullett experiment. Bruce Chen tries to remember which two teams he hasn't pitched for yet. Brian Lawrence can now afford that new hammer he's been eyeing. And Dave Nilsson gets a hearty Chris Kahrl "good on ya, mate."

Transaction Analysis: February 25-March 3

by Christina Kahrl 3/05

Chris Kahrl takes his biweekly look at even the most obscure transactions, detailing what impact they have on both player and team alike. In this issue: the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Transaction Analysis: February 19-24, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 2/27

If nothing else, Steve Phillips is always busy. I'm sort of surprised at myself, but of the two signings, I'm a lot more positive about Tony Clark. Is he done? Sure, he might be, but he was also useful as recently as 2001. But more importantly, if Mo Vaughn wallows around in noisy mediocrity or worse, gets hurt, the Mets don't really have another internal alternative, and this is a division where 85 wins will contend.

Transaction Analysis: February 19-24, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 2/27

Will the two-year deals signed by Junior Spivey and Kirk Rueter blow up in the Diamondbacks' and Giants' faces? Kevin Millar and Alex Ochoa swap out in the Japanese leagues exchange program. And Trace Coquillette: utility infielder or rotisserie chicken joint?

Transaction Analysis: February 10-18, 2003

by Christina Kahrl 2/21

Transaction analysis, February 10-18, 2003.