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Matt Holiday to Philly?

Discussion in 'MLB - Baseball Forum' started by PantherPaul, Nov 7, 2008.

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  1. Nov 7, 2008 at 7:08 AM #1
    PantherPaul

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  2. Nov 7, 2008 at 9:08 AM #2
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    Hope not as well! Can't really see that happening with all Victorino brings to the ball club. BUT ..... you never know!

    I would think that the Phillies would address the Burrell thing before they would make a move anywhere else in the outfield. With Burrell out of there they free up $14.5 million to use on someone else. Burrell will get some interest from other clubs, but I don't believe he will be a Phillie in 09! We shall see!
     
  3. Nov 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM #3
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    Nope, Matt Holiday to Oakland. WTF?!
     
  4. Nov 10, 2008 at 3:47 PM #4
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    It looks like he's going to Oakland. Never would have thought they would make such a deal whatever it is. No way they can afford to re-sign him.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:02 PM #5
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    Ok after listening to Buster Olney (Who along with Gammons I trust) it's basically a 1 year rental. The A's will not try to resign after this his last year of current contract.They'll take the 2 1st round picks if they contend next year or they'll trade him mid 09 season if they don't and probably get a shit load more than they gave up
     
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    The A's think that with Holliday they can contend with the Angels in the AL West. Bold move for sure but who can say ? A's have a way of contending even after they trade away players like they did this past year.
     
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    They gave up a ton. Carlos Gonzalez is their best prospect, Huston Street is still very talented, and Greg Smith is a decent young pitcher. Stupid deal for a guy who hasn't proved he's great away from Coors Field.
     
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    Dante Bichette?
     
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    He's better than that but he has some things to prove away from Coors. The pressure is on him playing in a big park where the ball does not carry and not a lot of limelight. I like Holliday but this to me does not seem to be a good spot for him. A's gave up a lot to rent him for a year at the most. My guess is that he gets dealt to a contender before the trading deadline next season.
     
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    I haven't seen it confirmed that Street would be involved in the trade.. yet. While they are giving up the ship for him I'll hold back judgment until I see what they get next July because no way they contend. They'll trade him then and get probably a lot more in return
     
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