Insider Healthy Johnson gives Marlins what they need
Johnson When healthy, Nick Johnson is a very productive player, mostly thanks to his tremendous ability to get on base, something the Marlins d…
Insider Peavy's status a question mark now and in future
Peavy Who knows what the White Sox are actually getting in Jake Peavy? It's not clear when he'll be able to pitch or how long it will take for …
Insider Jays do extremely well by trading Rolen
Rolen Scott Rolen makes the Reds a better club this season and next year but at a steep cost in raw talent. Rolen has changed his approach this…
Insider Switch-hitting Martinez offers Red Sox versatility
Martinez Victor Martinez has been a premium offensive catcher for most of his career despite some injuries in 2008, although his 2009 has been …
Insider Cabrera gives Twins a huge upgrade at shortstop
Cabrera I'm not sure any team has received less production from its middle infield than the Twins, making Orlando Cabrera -- hitting .373/.400/…
Insider Washburn could be Detroit's difference-maker
Washburn Jarrod Washburn provides the Tigers with some depth in their rotation and should be an improvement over the man he's replacing, southpa…
Insider Gorzelanny worth risk for Cubs
John Grabow, acquired by the Cubs from the Pirates, represents bullpen depth for Chicago. He's a lefty who isn't great against lefties but isn't terri…
Insider Sherrill gives the Dodgers lefty depth
Left-handed reliever George Sherrill, acquired by the Dodgers from Baltimore on Thursday, works mostly as a fastball/slider guy and is death on left-h…
Insider Giants don't get enough offense in Sanchez
I'm assuming the Giants will use Freddy Sanchez at second to replace Juan Uribe, who has had a surprisingly good season, meaning that Sanchez is just …
Insider Phillies get Lee, give up few high-end assets
For the Phillies, this looks like a steal. In Cliff Lee, they acquire one of the best pitchers in the American League over the past 18 months while re…