Matt Holliday Could Become Available?
From Ken Rosenthal (FOX Sports):
The Rockies, 10 games back in the NL West, almost certainly would consider trading Holliday, knowing they stand little chance of keeping him long-term. Holliday, 28, could be this year’s Mark Teixeira — a Scott Boras client traded with a year-plus remaining on his contract by a team seeking value for a franchise-type player. The Rockies signed Holliday to a two-year, $23 million deal in January, but could lose him as a free agent after the 2009 season and receive only draft picks in return. After overcoming an 18-27 start last season, the Rockies will not give up on their season easily, not when they are 15-25 with essentially the same team. Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, however, is out until the All-Star break with a leg injury, and the NL appears stronger than it was last season. The Rockies rank 13th in the league in runs and 15th in ERA.
Rosenthal then goes on to list the Yankees as a possible suitor for Holliday, although they would have to trade Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui in order for that to work (and pitching is currently a bigger need). A better way to make it work would probably involve dropping Giambi completely and moving Damon to 1B so that Holliday could slot in at LF, but that probably wouldn’t happen.
I usually wouldn’t entertain this idea, especially with a Coors Field guy, but Holliday broke out in a big way last year, putting together phenomenal home numbers and exceptional numbers on the road. If he’s available, the Yankees should definitely think about pursuing him (even if he wants a big extension). With Bobby Abreu headed for FA after the season, it could be the best move for the ballclub (Holliday is only 28). Yes, the Rockies would wan’t a lot of pitching talent in return, but after the Johan Santana situation that came and went, do you think that will really stop Hank Steinbrenner from a big move? Also, stockpiling so many bullpen arms and young starters has given the Yankees an excellent set of trading chips that the Rockies would love (they can’t all play for the Yankees).
May 15, 2008, 8:49 pm at 8:49 pm
id take anyone who walks by with a bat right about now
May 16, 2008, 3:35 am at 3:35 am
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May 21, 2008, 12:26 am at 12:26 am
Typical Yankee$ fans. Do you have a knock against Coors Field? With the humidor, the playing field has been leveled. Holliday will remain a Rockie and he would be stupid if he left. Little do you know the Rockies do have the ability to lay the cash out, and they will. Enjoy your spot in last place. We may not be living up to expectations, but hey we don’t have a fat payroll with the “God given right” to play in the WS every year. Clint Hurdle has at least a 5 year grace if he doesn’t make the playoffs. Respect the rest of baseball and maybe others will actually respect your Yankee$.
May 21, 2008, 1:37 am at 1:37 am
well hello rockies fan. i too like the rockies and were a regular fan of theirs in their pursuit of a WS ring last year. since you are a rockies fan, do me a favor, go check the offensive numbers for everyone of your starting players. once you do that, you’ll find that even now, with the humidor, your team tends to do EXCEPTIONALLY well at coors field. let’s look at troy tulowitzki, for example. at home, last year, he hit .326 with a .960 OPS. wow, those are ROTY type of numbers! oh hey now, wait a minute… on the road, he hit .256 with a .719 OPS. face the facts. the humidor helps, however that place is still a haven for hitters. and let’s not talk about “god given rights” when referring to the rockies. last time i checked, you weirdos organized regular religious services in your clubhouse, probably while sipping on a buzzing kool-aid concoction.
don’t be mad about losing your best player. he’s going to leave, i wasn’t the one who said it. jon heyman, ken rosenthal, baseball insiders, they are the ones who have said it, not me. i’m not going to bash your baseball town, but face the facts, your team is terrible, our team looks terrible, even with that happening, who do you think matt holliday would rather play for? In the end, it’s funny because that humidor which has helped Holliday to a degree, will ultimately help him to get out of colorado.
May 27, 2008, 3:35 am at 3:35 am
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