Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: April 26-30

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Optioned CF Dante Powell to Tucson; recalled INF Hanley Frias from Tucson. [4/26] With Tony Womack healthy and "sizzling", the Diamondbacks’ outfield was already crowded. It isn’t as if Powell was going to do much more than play as a defensive substitute. Meanwhile, Frias gives the team a viable middle infield backup in...

Transaction Analysis: April 21-26

by Christina Kahrl 4/28

ANAHEIM ANGELS Activated 1B Mo Vaughn from the DL; optioned 1B Chris Pritchett to Edmonton. [4/22] The only serious problem with this move is that Vaughn is restricted to DHing, which leaves the Angels stuck with Erstad at first base instead of center field, and Garret Anderson in center instead of in left. The Big...

Transaction Analysis: April 15-20

by Christina Kahrl 4/22

ATLANTA BRAVES Traded RHP Mark Wohlers to the Reds for RHP John Hudek; optioned RHP Mike Cather to Richmond. [4/16] Activated LHP Mike Remlinger from the DL; optioned LHP Derrin Ebert to Richmond. [4/18] I’m no big fan of Hudek’s, but since Wohlers may never be the same, this isn’t a bad way to make...

Transaction Analysis: April 2-15

by Christina Kahrl 4/16

ANAHEIM ANGELS Claimed RHP Al Levine off waivers from the Rangers. [4/2] Purchased the contracts of 2B Jeff Huson and 1B Tim Unroe; recalled LHP Scott Schoeneweis from Edmonton; optioned 1B Chris Pritchett to Edmonton; assigned RHPs Toby Borland and Mike Fyhrie, C Steve Decker, and 2B Keith Luuloa to their minor-league camp; placed RHP...

Transaction Analysis: March 22-April 1

by Christina Kahrl 4/03

ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed SS Gary DiSarcina, 2B Justin Baughman, and RHPs Jack McDowell and Pep Harris on the 15-day DL; placed RHP Mike James on the 60-day DL. [3/24] Optioned LHPs Jarrod Washburn and Scott Schoeneweis to Edmonton. [3/25] Acquired INF Andy Sheets and OF Gus Kennedy from the Padres for C Phil Nevin and...

Transaction Analysis: March 8-21

by Christina Kahrl 3/22

ANAHEIM ANGELS Optioned INF Nelson Castro to Erie (AA); assigned Ps Mark Harriger and Ramon Ortiz and C Bret Hemphill to extended spring training; assigned Ps Mike Bovee, Mike Butcher, Brian Cooper, Seth Etherton, Lou Pote and Keith Troutman, and C Fausto Tejero to their minor-league camp. [3/10] Optioned CF Norm Hutchins and P Geoff...

Transaction Analysis: March 1-7

by Christina Kahrl 3/09

ANAHEIM ANGELS Mentioned that RHP Pep Harris‘ contract for 1999 includes a club option for 2000. [3/2] Announced the retirement of INF Craig Shipley. [3/6] Adios to Craig Shipley, one of Australia’s first wave of imports. His departure opens up the utility job to such luminaries as Luis Rivera, Jeff Huson, and Andy Stankiewicz. Tony...

Transaction Analysis: February 20-26

by Christina Kahrl 2/26

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Acquired 2B Tony Womack from the Pirates for a PTBNL and OF Paul Weichard. [2/26] The D-backs are claiming they’re going to move Womack to the outfield, where his value isn’t merely negligible, it’s Omar Moreno territory. What’s especially goofy is that acquiring Womack cuts into the playing time of a player who’s...

Transaction Analysis: February 13-19

by Christina Kahrl 2/20

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Signed 2B/SS Danny Klassen and RHP Clint Sodowsky to one-year contracts. [2/15] Signed pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim. [2/19] Anyone else having trouble keeping track of which Kim is which? CHICAGO WHITE SOX Agreed to terms with 2B Ray Durham on a four-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration. [2/15] On a personal level, I’m glad the...

Transaction Analysis: February 6-12

by Christina Kahrl 2/14

BOSTON RED SOX Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with RHP John Wasdin, avoiding arbitration; extended the player development contracts of Pawtucket (Triple-A) and Lowell (A) through 2002. [2/11] Wasdin seems to have got caught up in the rush to avoid salary arbitration after the owners’ early winning streak. He’ll continue in the role...

Transaction Analysis: January 28-February 6

by Christina Kahrl 2/07

ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed INF Andy Stankiewicz to a minor-league contract with a spring training NRI; signed LHP Chris Michalak, RHP Steve Mintz and OF Darold Butler to minor-league contracts. [1/25] Signed LHP Mike Magnante to a one-year contract. [1/26] Just in case you’re wondering, Mike Holtz’ window of opportunity is being shut now that the...

Transaction Analysis: January 23-28

by Christina Kahrl 2/01

Transaction Analysis: January 13-21

by Christina Kahrl 1/22

ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed INF Luis Rivera to a minor league contract with a spring training NRI. [1/15] Agreed to terms with RHP Mark Petkovsek on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. [1/18] Agreed to terms with RHP Steve Sparks on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. [1/19] Nothing major here, although you have to wonder why signing...

Transaction Analysis: December 29-January 12

by Christina Kahrl 1/13

ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed OF Matt Luke to a one-year contract. [1/12] Luke isn’t the world’s worst spare outfielder, except that he isn’t really a good match for the Angels. Left-handed power isn’t something a team with Mo Vaughn and Erstad and Edmonds needs, and a fifth outfielder who gets on base (like Orlando Palmeiro) is...

Transaction Analysis: December 2-28

by Christina Kahrl and Dave Pease 1/07

ANAHEIM ANGELS Re-signed pitcher Jack McDowell and infielder Randy Velarde to one-year contracts. Signed infielder Craig Shipley to a minor-league contract. [12/7] Designated pitcher Allen Watson for assignment. [12/12] Acquired pitcher Mark Petkovsek from the St. Louis Cardinals for a PTBNL (who turned out to be catcher Matt Garrick). Designated catcher Ben Molina for assignment....

Transaction Analysis: November 11-December 12

by Dave Pease 12/02

ANAHEIM ANGELS Released pitchers Jeff Juden and Rich Robertson. [11/16] Re-signed catcher Matt Walbeck to a two-year contract. [11/17] Signed first baseman Mo Vaughn to a six-year contract with club option for 2005. [11/25] The Angels were the team to make Mo Vaughn the most well-paid player in the majors, signing him for $80 million....