Just read this article on Foxsports by a guy in a cowboy hat.
It’s basically an open-ended question as to whether Boras misjudged the market for Holliday when he turned down a 4-year, $18 mil AAV extension from the Rockies.
Problem is, there doesn’t appear to be the anticipated market. Teams are taking a closer look at budgets, and the fact that several teams, including the Los Angeles Angels, a big spender, have indicated they don’t want to get involved with Boras clients limits where the big-bucks deals can be found.
St. Louis has made an offer to retain Holliday, but the indications are the multi-year deal doesn’t even average out at the $18 million Holliday turned his nose up at from the Rockies. And the Cardinals are claiming that if they don’t have a deal with Holliday in place in the next couple of days they will look at their alternatives.
If Holliday’s price is really dropping, then this is just another reason why the Yankees should be all over him. Holliday is a superstar.
16 Comments
frits December 14, 2009 14:03
yeah, you can see how the market is drying up a bit for holliday and bay. if boston signs lackey, it will get even dryer.
Max E December 14, 2009 16:57
Holliday savings at just the right time…
Chip December 14, 2009 18:34
I’ve read that Holliday is more interested in length than AAV so why not throw an offer of 7 years/100 million at him? That’s basically what Damon thinks he’s getting per year and you’re getting the better player.
Ray Stanz December 14, 2009 20:07
Hahaha 7/100? The Yanks should nab him for 5/70 and put him right in the 5 slot.
The OOOOOLD MAN EATING TOASTER TRICK!!!!
Vito December 14, 2009 21:45
With the Redsox blowing 100 million on Lackey and Cameron, and the Angels adding Matsui while having an already full OF, the market for Matt Holliday is basically the Yankees and Cardinals. Yanks will get him Feb 1 when he and Boras realize no one else is bidding. 4/80 backloaded
Pirate Captain December 14, 2009 22:25
Get it done Cash
GOT NADA BUT HOPE December 15, 2009 00:18
Sign him…go after sheets and justin durc….and what do you know …number 28!
Pirate Captain December 15, 2009 00:30
It doesn’t seem like his price is dropping.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/cards-offer-most-lucrative-deal-in-team-history-to-holliday.html#comments
bartonbickle December 15, 2009 00:56
8 years, $128M
there are very few players worth a contract of that length and magnitude, and matt holliday is not one of them
can’t wait to see him beyond age 36 in the national league
Butcher December 15, 2009 08:10
6 yrs/102 mil. I doubt there’s a better offer out there. Works for the Yanks and Holliday gets paid.
LeisureSuitLarry December 15, 2009 08:26
Holliday has arguably been more valuable than Teixeira over the past few seasons. He’s worth the money.
In The Bummy December 15, 2009 11:54
If he hits a HR, will awful Sterling yell ‘HAPPY HOLLIDAYS!!!!!!” ?
Tim December 15, 2009 12:44
No Holliday. No need to spend money on an over-rated player that appears to be getting ready to start the decline phase of his career. What, did his brilliant turn in the AL last year get everybody all worked up? One move left to make this off-season – sign Ben Sheets. Then prepare for the next parade.
PhilinLA December 15, 2009 18:59
They need to swoop. He’s the best option for the next few years while they hope some of those kids currently scheduled for short season ball become championship level players.
Joltin' Joe December 15, 2009 20:13
If it takes five years or less, I think it’s fair to give him $18MM to $20MM. Not that the Yankees should be paying the same rate per win as other clubs, but $20MM per season is about 4 wins or so, maybe a little more with the market depression, and he seems a solid bet to do that for years to come.
Driven by Jeep December 16, 2009 11:44
Nab Sheets and pass on Holliday. Anything over 128 and your over paying!