Angels Balk At Price For Holliday

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Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times does not expect the Angels to swing a deal for Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday .  Trading young pitching is generally against the Angels' philosophy. Shaikin says the Rockies would demand prospect Nick Adenhart for starters, and the Angels might consider that.  However, the Rockies also want Howie Kendrick and one of Ervin Santana or Joe ... [link]

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Published 7/21/2008 by Antone (noreply@blogger.com) at Hip 2 Da Game
... So it is no surprise that they are interested in acquiring LF Matt Holliday from the Rockies. However, the asking price of top pitching propsect Nick Adenhart, Howie Kendrick, and one of Ervin Santana or Joe Saunders is just ridiculous. I would not make that deal if I was the Angels and I'm sure no team would because it is way too much. I might think about the trade if it was just Adenhart and Kendrick though. ...

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