The Pirates only need Aramis Ramirez to match Josh Harrison's disappointing slash line at third base to make this trade a success. Read more »
Official Trade - Baseball Analysis
Grading The Deal: Pirates Acquire Aramis Ramirez From Brewers
Grading The Deal: Red Sox Send Lackey To Cardinals For Craig, Kelly
The Red Sox receive two proven Major League contributors for John Lackey, who could pitch in St. Louis for just $500,000 next season. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Sox, A's Complete Blockbuster Trade
Already one of the favorites to win the World Series, the A's now have an even deeper playoff rotation. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have added to a punch-less outfield while landing a top pick as well. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Cardinals Get Masterson From Indians
The Indians didn't have any reason to keep Justin Masterson, while the Cardinals needed to fortify the back end of their starting rotation. Read more »
Grading The Deals: Axford, Kubel, Morse Dealt To Contenders
The Cardinals fortified their bullpen, while the Indians and Orioles bolstered their offenses after successfully claiming players off waivers. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pirates Acquire Morneau From Twins
The Pirates will pay Justin Morneau nearly $2.3 million for fewer than 28 games, but the move is low-risk as they seek a lengthy playoff run. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pirates Bolster Offense With Marlon Byrd, John Buck
The Pirates needed an offensive boost and trading for Marlon Byrd and John Buck gives them one for minimal cost. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Rangers Swing Waiver Deal For Alex Rios
The White Sox asked too much for Alex Rios last month, allowing the Rangers to fill a much-needed hole at a discount. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Sox Acquire Peavy In Three-Team Trade With White
The Red Sox made the biggest splash by adding Jake Peavy, but the Tigers and White Sox also made out well in this three-team deal. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Orioles Add Norris To Rotation
The Astros let the market develop and got great value for Bud Norris, who the Orioles needed to fight the Red Sox and Rays in the AL East. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Soriano Returns To Yankees Via Trade
The Yankees will pay Alfonso Soriano $6.8 million through the 2014 season, hoping he hits left-handers and provides power to their lineup. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Orioles Make Aggressive Move, Trade For K-Rod
The Orioles dealt one of their top prospects to the Brewers to acquire Francisco Rodriguez, who has a strong past of playoff success. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Rangers Finally Get Garza From Cubs
The Rangers are hoping Matt Garza will continue to dominate, while the Cubs got a nice haul for the soon-to-be free agent. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Braves Get Another Upton, Deal Five To Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks shopped Justin Upton for years and then had to settle for a deal with the Braves that wasn't as strong as one nearly completed with the Mariners a few weeks earlier. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mets, Blue Jays Reach Deal For R.A. Dickey
The Blue Jays are looking to take advantage of a weakened AL East, while the Mets did the right thing by dealing R.A. Dickey with an eye on the future. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Marlins Unload Stars On Blue Jays
Despite all the negative attention surrounding Miami's cost-cutting trade with Toronto, it did make some baseball sense. Read more »