ANALYSIS: The Rockies seemed a little too eager to cut salary here, giving up one of the games best sluggers for two pitchers (one oft-injured, one unproven) and a prospect outfielder. If the A's don't contend, look for GM Billy Beane to flip Holliday before the trade deadline.
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ANALYSIS: Probably one of those rare deals that helps everybody. The Mets and Indians both get some bullpen help, while the Mariners improve their outfield and get a much-needed influx of talent into their minor league system."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Braves get Vazquez","Javier Vazquez","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo/_new/g-cvr-081002-whiteSox-217p.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "Reuters", "195", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: The Braves acquire starting pitcher Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan from the White Sox for shortstop Brent Lillibridge and three minor leaguers.
ANALYSIS: On the surface you wouldn't think adding Vazquez is that big a deal. But pitchers always seem to do better in Atlanta, and Vazquez was not a favorite of White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, so maybe the change of scenery will do him good."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Cubs add Gregg to bullpen","","","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: Marlins trade closer Kevin Gregg to the Cubs for minor league pitcher Jose Ceda.
ANALYSIS: Gregg is pretty solid when healthy, although not as good as Kerry Wood. This looks like a step back for the Cubs. Ceda is a hard-throwing, soon-to-be 22-year-old, with a fastball reportedly topping out at 98. He'll probably be in Miami before long."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Nats get Olsen, Willingham","Scott Olsen","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060727/060727_scott_olsen_vmed_2p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Gregory Smith", "AP", "248", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: Marlins trade outfielder Josh Willingham and pitcher Scott Olsen to the Nationals for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio.
ANALYSIS: Olsen and Willingham are both promising young players who are arbitration-eligible, and thus, too expensive for the penny-pinching Marlins. Bonifacio hasn't shown much yet, but he's cheap, fast, and some project him as a lead-off hitter."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Cubs bring in Heilman","Aaron Heilman","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/apmegasports/200901281621588838297-pf.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Keith Srakocic", "AP", "295", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: The Cubs trade OF Felix Pie to the Orioles for SP Garrett Olson, who they then deal to the Mariners with Ronnie Cedeno for SP/RP Aaron Heilman.
ANALYSIS: The Cubs didn't seem too confident that heralded prospect Pie would pan out, so they delt him to Baltimore for Olson, who they flip to the Mariners for Heilman, who Cubs GM Jim Hendry coveted. Heilman wants to start, and may get that chance. He was pretty much a bust in the bullpen for the Mets."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Greene to Cardinals","Khalil Greene","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040812/040812_khalilGreene_vmed_5p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Nam Y Huh", "AP", "298", "177", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: Padres trade shortstop Khalil Greene to Cardinals for relief prospect Mark Worrell.
ANALYSIS: Greene is a stellar defender who has some power but has struggled to make consistent contact. The cost-cutting Padres had no room on their payroll for him. "; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Crisp to Royals","Coco Crisp","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Slideshows/_production/twisp_080505_/twisp_080505_08.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jim Rogash", "Getty Images", "237", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: Red Sox trade center fielder Coco Crisp to the Royals for reliever Ramon Ramirez.
ANALYSIS: With this trade, the Red Sox finally clear up their center field logjam, giving the job to Jacoby Ellsbury. Ramirez had a 2.64 ERA in 71 appearances last season, so that's a nice addition to the bullpen. Crisp gives the Royals a nice lead-off hitter with speed, and a good defender as well."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Tigers get Edwin Jackson","Edwin Jackson","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo/_new/g-080716-tampa-rays-12p.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Kathy Willens", "AP file", "209", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: Tigers trade outfielder Matt Joyce to the Rays for starting pitcher Edwin Jackson.
ANALYSIS: Joyce is a solid prospect who the Rays think is ready to take a shot at the majors. He also happens to be from Tampa Bay. Jackson gives the Tigers a solid, reliable option for a rotation that was anything but in 2008."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Royals deal for Jacobs","","","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: The Marlins trade first baseman Mike Jacobs to the Royals for reliever Leo Nunez.
ANALYSIS: Jacobs hit a career-high 32 home runs and drove in 93 runs last season, but his average dipped to a personal-worst .247. So what will the Royals get? The Marlins add a cheap reliever who was 4-1 with a 2.98 ERA in 2008."; spt_MLB_spring_primer[i++] = new Array("","Yankees get Swisher","Nick Swisher","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080406/080406-sox-vlg-9p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Duane Burleson", "AP", "291", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_MLB_spring_primer[i-1].body = "THE TRADE: The Yankees trade Wilson Betemit, Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez to the White Sox for Nick Swisher and Kanekoa Texeira.
ANALYSIS: Swisher is the key component of this trade. A versatile defender who can play first base or any of the outfield spots, Swisher struggled last season after building a reputation in Oakland as a good on-base guy with solid power. But with all the players the Yankees acquired this offseason, you wonder if Swisher will be moved.";
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THE SIGNING: Yankees sign Teixeira to eight-year, $180 million contract.
ANALYSIS: Good in the field and at the plate, there is no reason Teixeira shouldn't become a great Yankee. What's more, they stole him out from under their rivals, the Red Sox.";
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THE SIGNING: Yankees sign Sabathia to seven-year, $161 million contract.
ANALYSIS: Sabathia's awesome play down the stretch for the Brewers, combined with his track record with the Indians, nets him the largest contract ever given a pitcher. Can he adjust to the New York fishbowl? Don't worry, this guy is no Barry Zito.";
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THE SIGNING: The Dodgers sign Ramirez to two-year, $45 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Considering the Dodgers were the only team that appeared to be seriously interested, it's surprising it took so long to get this deal done. Manny can void the deal after one year, which he may do if the economy rebounds. The Dodgers pay him $10 million in the first year, with another $15 million deferred.";
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THE SIGNING: Yankees sign Burnett to five-year, $82.5 million deal.
ANALYSIS: When he's healthy, Burnett is great. Unfortunately he doesn't often get through an entire season unscathed. The injury history, apparently doesn't frighten the Yankees.";
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THE SIGNING: Mets sign Rodriguez to three-year, $37 million deal. The contract includes a $14 million option for a fourth season.
ANALYSIS: The Mets missed the playoffs last season mostly because of a faulty bullpen, so they address it by signing Rodriguez (the season-saves record holder) and trading for J.J. Putz. Mission accomplished?";
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THE SIGNING: Dodgers re-sign Furcal to three-year, $30 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Furcal returns to L.A. after a bizarre sequence in which he turned down a lucractive offer from the A's, accepted an offer from the Braves (they say), then reneged on that to remain Dodger. Weird negotiating aside, it's never about talent with Furcal, it's about staying healthy.";
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THE SIGNING: Cubs re-sign Dempster to four-year, $52 million contract.
ANALYSIS: The Canadian hurler capitalized on a strong 2008 season, and was smart to sign early in the offseason before prices started dropping. He's returning the Cubs' loyalty by passing on the World Baseball Classic, angering some of his countrymen.";
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THE SIGNING: Braves sign Lowe to 4-year, $60 million deal.
ANALYSIS: He's not spectacular, but he has history of being durable and solid on the mound, with moments of brilliance. The Braves are banking on his 35-year-old body holding up longterm.";
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THE SIGNING: Nationals sign Dunn to 2-year, $20 million deal.
ANALYSIS: After apparently exhausting all other options, Dunn settles for a deal with baseball's worst team in 2008. Dunn has hit at least 40 home runs in each of the last five seasons and is only 29. He strikes out a lot, but has an excellent career on-base of .381. The Nats get a steal, paying less than the Cubs did for Milton Bradley, and the Phillies did for Raul Ibanez.";
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THE SIGNING: Angels sign Abreu to one-year, $5 million deal.
ANALYSIS: He plays only mediocre defense anymore, but Abreu still has some speed in his legs and power in his bat. Definitely an upgrade over Garrett Anderson.";
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THE SIGNING: Rays sign Burrell to two-year, $16 million contract.
ANALYSIS: So he can't play defense. Big deal? The Rays will make him a DH. In fact, they're already calling him the greatest DH in franchise history. That might not be saying much, but the fact is this signing makes the defending American League champs better.";
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THE SIGNING: Phillies sign Ibanez to three-year $30 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Ibanez struck gold with this deal considering the economy, his age (36) and that the man he is replacing (Pat Burrell) is a better player who signed for less money to join the Rays.";
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THE SIGNING: Cubs sign Bradley to three-year, $30 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Pretty good chance he'll have some sort of meltdown or confrontation with someone this season. And an equally good chance he'll be injured. But the Cubs like his upside. We're not so sure.";
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THE SIGNING: Angels sign Fuentes to two-year deal for $17.5 million. The contract also has a $9 million option for a third season if he finishes 55 games in 2009.
ANALYSIS: The Angels needed someone to take the place of the departed closer Francisco Rodrigez. Fuentes can fill that hole, and if he struggles, they still have Jose Arredondo waiting in the wings.";
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THE SIGNING: Mets re-sign Perez to three-year, $36 million contract.
ANALYSIS: The enigmatic left-hander can be a train wreck or brilliant, sometimes alternating in this manner from start to start. But the Mets like his arm and he's a solid No. 3 starter behind Johan Santana and John Maine.";
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THE SIGNING: Giants sign Renteria to two-year, $18 million deal.
ANALYSIS: The Giants puzzled many with this deal as they commit a lot of money to a player viewed as out of shape and on the decline. Maybe a return to the National League will help Renteria bounce back.";
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THE SIGNING: Dodgers sign Blake to three-year $17.5 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Blake was smart to sign early, getting a deal he surely wouldn't have received later as the economy sunk further into recession. It helped his cause to have caught the interest of the Minnesota Twins.";
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THE SIGNING: A's sign Giambi to one-year, $5.25 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Giambi returns to Oakland, where he turned himself into enough of a slugging star to attract big money from the Yankees in 2002. He's still got great power, but we'll see if he can maintain the batting eye that Oakland GM Billy Beane covets.";
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THE SIGNING: Giants sign Johnson to one-year $8 million contract.
ANALYSIS: San Francisco must love baseball milestones, having sat on the edge of their seats watching Barry Bonds chase the home run record. Now they sign Johnson to watch him go for his 300th win (he's at 295). They just have to hope the 45-year-old can stay healthy.";
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THE SIGNING: Brewers sign Hoffman to 1-year $6 million deal.
ANALYSIS: The cost-cutting Padres had no need for Hoffman, no matter that he was a San Diego icon and MLB's all-time saves leader. And even though he's not as good as he used to be, Hoffman is still an upgrade for the Brewers.";
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THE SIGNING: Red Sox sign Smoltz to 1-year, $5.5 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Feeling disrespected by his long-time employers in Atlanta, Smoltz heads north for an incentive-laced deal that could be worth more than $10 million. Coming off shoulder surgery, it's unlikely he'll be ready to pitch anytime soon.";
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THE SIGNING: The Diamondbacks sign Garland to one-year, $6.25 million deal. The contract contains mutual options for 2010.
ANALYSIS: Arizona finds a perfectly able, and younger, replacement for Randy Johnson. A solid addition to a staff that already features Brandon Webb and Dan Haren.";
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THE SIGNING: Hudson signs one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
ANALYSIS: This three-time Gold Glove winner and all-around strong player will fit in nicely with the Dodgers, who could end up paying him an additional $4.6 million in incentives.";
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THE SIGNING: The Mariners sign Griffey to 1-year, $2 million deal with incentives, some of which are based on attendance.
ANALYSIS: This move will be popular with your average Seattle fan, and should help attendance numbers a bit while they rebuild the team. But fans will be disappointed if they're expecting 'The Kid' from 1999. Griffey's power and defense have deteriorated significantly in recent seasons.";
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THE SIGNING: The Braves sign Glavine to 1-year, $1 million contract that could be worth another $3.5 million in incentives.
ANALYSIS: Glavine didn't want to go out on a season like he had in 2008, when he made only 13 starts and had a 5.54 ERA. So he's back for one more go, trying to add to his 305 career victories.";
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THE SIGNING: The Braves sign Anderson to to 1-year deal.
ANALYSIS: After missing out on Griffey, the Braves turn to the steady Anderson. He won't hit for power like Griffey, but he'll likely hit for a higher average, and will probably stay healthy and play more games, too.";
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THE SIGNING: The A's sign Cabrera to one-year, $4 million deal.
ANALYSIS: Cabrera is a good defensive shortstop with an above-average bat (.281, 19 steals, 93 runs in 2008). Billy Beane shows his smarts again by getting him for a cheap, short contract.";
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THE SIGNING: The Astros agree to one-year, $1.5 million deal with Rodriguez.
ANALYSIS: Pudge seemed to be on his last legs after an uninspiring 2008 season. But his performance at the WBC has opened some eyes, and the Astros are taking a chance.";
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THE SIGNING: Jones signs minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers.
ANALYSIS: Few players have fallen farther, faster than Andruw Jones. He got out of shape, lost his edge, then got injured. Now he'll try to bounce back in Texas.";
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THE SCOOP: Martinez says he still wants to play, and claims to have received interest from some teams. One wonders if the Mets are in that mix, though, after they re-signed Oliver Perez.";
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Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) needs 47
550
Jim Thome (White Sox) needs 9
Manny Ramirez (unsigned) needs 23
Frank Thomas (unsigned) needs 29
500
Gary Sheffield (Tigers) needs 1
400
Jason Giambi (Athletics) needs 4
Vladimir Guerrero (Angels) needs 8
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2,700
Ken Griffey Jr. (unsigned) needs 20
Omar Vizquel (Rangers) needs 43
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Ken Griffey Jr. (unsigned) needs 28
Manny Ramirez (unsigned) needs 75
1,700
Gary Sheffield (Tigers) needs 67
Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) needs 94
1,500
Carlos Delgado (Mets) needs 11
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1,600
Gary Sheffield (Tigers) needs 8
1,500
Frank Thomas (unsigned) needs 6
Derek Jeter (Yankees) needs 33
1,400
Chipper Jones (Braves) needs 22
Johnny Damon (Yankees) needs 24
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Randy Johnson (Giants) needs 5
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Jamie Moyer (Phillies) needs 4";
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4,800
Randy Johnson (Giants) needs 11
3,200
Pedro Martinez (unsigned) needs 83
John Smoltz (Red Sox) needs 189
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560
*Trevor Hoffman (Brewers) needs 6
500
Mariano Rivera (Yankees) needs 18
*Already holds all-time record"; // END editorial data