News: Rockies trade Matt Holliday to A’s
The A’s are close to acquiring Rockies OF Matt Holliday, according to Jon Heyman at SI.com.
…oh, Billy Beane, you’re nothing if you aren’t active…
…by the way, at first, the SI report said, The A’s have acquired Holliday,’ and was then changed to, ‘The A’s are closing in on a deal,’ which is interesting…
In 139 games for the Rockies, the 28–year-old Holliday hit .321 with 25 HR and 88 RBI, while hitting .308 away from Coors Field.
…i wonder if Huston Street is involved in this deal, as it seems like he would be a nice addition for the Rockies, though that would go against beane’s style…
…Update…3:15 pm…
In a report for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes, “Over the weekend, the teams discussed A’s outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, left-hander Greg Smith and reliever Huston Street, according to one source, but it is not known if any or all of those players will be included in the package for Holliday.”
Rosenthal adds, “The A’s are not acquiring him with the intention of flipping him or even trading him in July. The team is in position to increase its payroll to as much as $80 million, and plans to contend next season.”
…Update…3:47 pm…
Heyman’s story has once again been revised, no reading, “The A’s have acquired Holliday.”
…Update…4:07 pm…
In a report for the Denver Post, Troy Renck reports the two teams have agreed in principle to swap Street, Gonzalez, and relief pitcher Greg Smith for Holliday.
…Update…4:34 pm…
According to Scott Miller at CBSSports.com, citing ‘one source,’ if the Rockies end up acquiring Street from the A’s, ‘they are prepared to turn around and trade him — though to which team he wasn’t sure.’
…thanks to Rob Z for the link…
