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Source: Holliday Won’t Get More Then $105 Mill
Source: Holliday Won’t Get More Then $105 Mill
NYBD’s Joe Demayo cracked out the first rumor mill of 2009 as a league source confirmed Jon Heyman’s report that Matt Holliday is the Mets top target this offseason. He was also told that they are inclined to pass on John Lackey because of concerns about his health.  ...
Agent Scott Boras compares Matt Holliday to Yankees' Mark Teixeira
latimes.com — Scott Boras threw out the ceremonial first pitch in free agency today, comparing Matt Holliday to Mark... Teixeira in the impact the agent believes each player can have on a club. "These guys are blue-collar superstars," Boras said. "They don't hit 50 ... (more) Agent Scott Boras compares Matt Holliday to Yankees' ...
Jason Bay vs. Matt Holliday, Bill James vs. devil_fingers: Free Agent Projection Showdown
Jason Bay vs. Matt Holliday, Bill James vs. devil_fingers: Free Agent Projection Showdown
drivelinemechanics.com — This compares not only the "hot stove" free agent value (in wins and dollars) of Jason Bay... and Matt Holliday, but also uses both the authors own very basic offensive projections as well as the Bill James Handbook's 2010 projections. Who's better? Holliday or Bay? James or fingers? (more) Jason Bay vs. Matt Holliday, Bill James vs. ...
Jason Bay or Matt Holliday on the Red Sox? It may be neither of the above
Jason Bay or Matt Holliday on the Red Sox? It may be neither of the above
blog.masslive.com — Jason Bay was one of the most productive left fielders in baseball. Will the Red Sox re-sign... him? (more) Jason Bay or Matt Holliday on the Red Sox? It may be ...
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Lawsuit Applesauce - Mets being sued over Madoff profit, Holliday's price might be affordable, Thole at Triple-A?
Amazin' Avenue — ... Matt Holliday's contract will apparently max out at around $106 million over 6 years. I'm skeptical, especially if the Yankees are able to prove that you can in fact buy the World Series. This may be one of the reasons  ...

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