denverpost.com - 11/11/2008
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The Rockies' have become the epicenter of trade talks with their fluid roster. One day after agreeing to send three-time All-Star Matt Holliday to the A's a deal that should become official Wednesday after physicals are passed the Rockies have spoken to the Reds about third baseman Garrett ...
sportsline.com - 11/11/2008
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sportsline.com —
The ever-unpredictable Oakland Athletics have acquired slugger Matt
Holliday from Colorado, sources with knowledge of the talks...
have confirmed to, CBSSports.com, pending the outfielder's passing a physical examination on Tuesday. The Rockies will ...
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Oakland acquires Holliday from Colorado - CBSSports.com
fangraphs.com - 11/11/2008
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fangraphs.com —
The off-season is officially underway, as thanks to
the always entertaining and somewhat unpredictable Billy Beane ,...
we’ve got our first big trade of the winter. While all the details aren’t known as of yet, pretty much every big media ...
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A’s Grab Holliday
msn.foxsports.com - 11/11/2008
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msn.foxsports.com —
The A's are close to acquiring left fielder
Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources....
The players the Rockies will receive have not been decided, and the deal likely will not be finalized for approximately 48 hours, sources said.
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Sources: A's close to deal for Rockies star Holliday
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Corpas is our closer...
Mets Fever —
... Street could eventually be spun to another team, given the interest and needs of the Indians, Mets, Cardinals, Brewers and Rays. The Rockies have told people close to Manuel Corpas that he still is the closer, lending to the belief that Street would be traded rather than be used as protection if Corpas doesn't bounce back. source Denver Post ...
Marlins, Pavano Have Mutual Interest
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... , Carl Pavano is open to returning to the Marlins. Capozzi says the Marlins are one of at least five teams interested in the 32 year-old righthander (the Rockies are believed to be another). ...
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Reds desire Atkins, not Torrealba, Taveras
rockymountainnews.com 11/12/2008 — Colorado third baseman Garrett Atkins would provide Cincinnati with something it covets: A battle-tested, right-handed power hitter to complement young left-handed bats Jay Bruce and Joey Votto. It remains unclear what the Reds might offer the Rockies ...
Rockies Talking Trade With Reds
mlbtraderumors.com 11/11/2008 — Ken Rosenthal says the Rockies aren't done dealing - they're talking trade with the Reds and other clubs. The Reds like Willy Taveras , Yorvit Torrealba , and Garrett Atkins , with a "definite interest" in Taveras.
Meanwhile the ...
Rockies Rumors: Holliday, Taveras, Atkins
mlbtraderumors.com 11/6/2008 — The latest Rockies buzz...
Buster Olney says the Rockies are very motivated to move Matt Holliday . Olney wonders if the Rox might end up taking a bit less than expected for him. Troy Renck says various execs see the A's and Phillies ...
Rockies will listen to Holliday offers
denverpost.com 10/30/2008 — While the preference would be to trade infielder Garrett Atkins to land a starting pitcher, the Rockies have made it known to opposing executives that Matt Holliday is available.
Rockies To Keep Atkins?
mlbtraderumors.com 12/3/2008 — Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post gets the impression that Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins will not be traded this winter. Renck says GM Dan O'Dowd fielded inquiries from the Reds and Twins but hasn't found a match. The Rockies would ...
Rockies will listen to Holliday offers - The Denver Post
denverpost.com 10/27/2008 — PHILADELPHIA While the preference would be to trade infielder Garrett Atkins to land a starting pitcher, the Rockies have made it known to opposing executives that Matt Holliday is available. Moving Atkins for pitching the Angels, Twins and Red Sox ...
Holliday, Atkins in trade winds - The Denver Post
denverpost.com 10/25/2008 — PHILADELPHIA While the preference would be to trade infielder Garrett Atkins to land a starting pitcher, the Rockies have made it known to opposing executives that Matt Holliday is available. Moving Atkins for pitching the Angels, Twins and Red Sox ...
The Oakland Trade: A Better Fit?
purplerow.com 11/11/2008 — When I started writing out posts on the upcoming moves for the off-season, I stressed two critical factors in the Rockies trying to maximize their performance with a limited roster: Play better defense and get more (or luckier) out of your ...
Rockies will look for pitchers on market | ColoradoRockies.com: News
colorado.rockies.mlb.com 11/14/2008 — DENVER -- The Rockies have been trade-oriented this offseason, but late-game, left-handed pitching could be the team's main open-market focus now that teams are allowed to negotiate with other teams' free agents. Multiple Major League sources say the ...
Atkins uncertain if he's next to go —
Major League Baseball News 11/11/2008
With the Rockies just a few procedures away from officially dealing three-time All-Star left fielder Matt Holliday to the Athletics for three players -- right-handed reliever Huston Street, left-handed starting pitcher Greg Smith and outfield prospect ...
Rox ready to move on without Holliday —
Major League Baseball News 11/12/2008
Rockies players say they should be able to bounce back from a disappointing 2008 season, even though they will miss left fielder Matt Holliday, who will be dealt to the Athletics once the final procedures are completed. But exactly how will they ...
