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What the Cardinals can take from the Yankees, besides the luxury tax
First, some briefs on yesterday's roster moves: It's interesting to see the Brad Thompson perception gap—the RotoWorld box in the sidebar thinks he'll have no problem finding a job, even as a fifth starter; the  Baseball Primer thread  is remarkably positive, for BTF. But ...
It's Holliday season
It's Holliday season
stltoday.com — Cardinals have exclusive negotiating rights for two weeks before the slugger hits the open market in free... agency. (more) It's Holliday season
Cardinals, Boras Discuss Holliday Deal?
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , "there are suggestions that the Cardinals discussed... a 6-year, $96 million framework with [Matt] Holliday 's agent, Scott Boras." The note is buried in a chat that took place earlier this ... (more) Cardinals, Boras Discuss Holliday Deal?
Jon Heyman: Beyond the big three free agents, trades may be where the action is
Jon Heyman: Beyond the big three free agents, trades may be where the action is
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Don't expect a Yankees-style spending spree from any team this offseason. With MLB's free-agent class lacking many... big names, trades may be where the action is, writes Jon Heyman. (more) Jon Heyman: Beyond the big three free agents, trades may ...
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