November 5, 200916 yr At least in terms of $$$, according to his agent, Scott Boras. http://www.stltoday.com/discussions/sports/joe-strauss-live/LD110309932/all Holliday has yet to file for free agency and pessimism grows surrounding his return to St. Louis. The ChatMeister is among those who have dialed down expectations on retaning Holliday, but it's impossible to rule it out given that his market has yet to take shape. The Cardinals need a power presence behind Pujols. Beyond Jason Bay, there are few alternatives to Holliday in this year's free agent market. Chairman Bill DeWitt recently denied that the club has made Holliday an offer; however, there are suggestions that the Cardinals discussed a 6-year, $96 million framework with Holliday's agent, Scott Boras. That, obviously, is nowhere near the "Teixeira money" (8 years, $180 million) that Boras was talking about during the NLCS. GM John Mozeliak is on record as saying David Freese deserves first crack at third base. De Rosa is coming off wrist surgery. He will also be seeking an everyday gig. The Cardinals could presumably offer him left field with the possibility of a move to third base if Fresse doesn't work out. But that still leaves the Cardinals short offensively. As for your speed suggestion, the Cardinals aren't equipped to play that game, not when El Hombre is your leading base-stealer. A guy like Xavier Nady represents a second-tier option in left field; however, without Holliday, the Cardinals would appear heavily dependent on Colby Rasmus maturing and Ryan Ludwick enjoying a 2008-type season. Thanks for the question.
November 5, 200916 yr Author No way that the Cardinals can afford that with their hopes of resigning Albert Pujols.
November 5, 200916 yr I don't think Holliday will get that for these reasons: 1. AL teams (Yankees, Red Sox) who can afford him are likely to take into account his short stint in the AL in factoring what he is worth, which based on AL stats, is not anywhere near that. 2. NL teams, where he is likely to end up, can not afford that outside of the Mets of course, but even they'd be unlikely to pony up that much cash for him. I say he signs for 6 years $120
November 5, 200916 yr Author I think you're right, that a lot of AL teams will hesitate to throw big money at him. He has a great situation in St. Louis. I have a feeling the Phillies may pursue Holliday, but that'd probably mean trading Ibanez or Werth. Werth was paid $2 million this year and will jump to $7 million next. He basically had a career year this year & has hit .286 with 7 HR in the playoffs. 36 HR & 99 RBI this regular season. Ibanez was signed to a $30+ million deal for 3 years. He's got 2 more seasons in Philly.
November 5, 200916 yr NL Teams that will go after Holliday: 1. Mets 2. St. Louis 3. Braves 5. Dodgers (possibly) I don't see the Phillies going after him because I see them using any kind payroll room to try and sign Cliff Lee to some sort of extension. Probably come down to Mets and St. Louis.
November 8, 200916 yr NL Teams that will go after Holliday: 1. Mets 2. St. Louis 3. Braves 5. Dodgers (possibly) I don't see the Phillies going after him because I see them using any kind payroll room to try and sign Cliff Lee to some sort of extension. Probably come down to Mets and St. Louis. Dodgers bring back Manny don't see the Dodgers going after him. They have much cheaper and solid players in the OF with Kemp and Either.
November 8, 200916 yr I really hope the Braves don't spend that much money on him. They need a good outfielder though.
November 8, 200916 yr I am sick about thinking what these players make. What about what the owners make? It us much more. Does that not make you sick?
November 9, 200916 yr It is ridiculous what the players make. It's also ridiculous how much Scott Boras makes by just "selling" players.
November 9, 200916 yr I'll be very surprised if Holliday gets six years and $100M ... Teixeira had two or three offers that blew that out of the water.
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