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Buds, Cubs, Bugs, Duds and flubs

Where to look for meaning in a rebuilding season.

Steve rounds up the top training-season trades of recent decades, involving Sarge, Mr. Scoop, Slammin’ Sammy and a tremendous Edmonds catch.

Last year they made history—will the Johan Santana trade mean they’ll be history?

This Bud’s for who?

On March 11, 1901, John McGraw announced the signing of Tokohama, a Native American he hoped to deploy at second base for his Baltimore Orioles. That was just one of the transactional shenanigans that took place during this week of March.

Lisa is not optimistic about the Astros’ chances this season.

Man who sits on fence gets kicked from both sides

Think spring training over the years hasn’t been much of a season for big trades? Think again, my friend.

Who sped like an F1 and who sucked like an F5