Around the league: Holliday to Oak?

by PrincetonCubs on Nov 10, 2008 1:54 PM CST Comment 19 comments

According to SI, it's about done. no terms or further details.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/11/10/heyman.holliday/index.html

So for those of you hoping that somehow Holliday would end up in our outfield...oh well. This could be the first domino to fall, though, in a series of moves over the next couple weeks. If I had to guess, the Athletics will be sending some combination of Daric Barton, Travis Buck, Gio Gonzalez, Dallas Braden, and maybe even our old friends Sean Gallagher, E-Patt, and Murton. I'm sure they'd love to ditch Crosby, but considering the Rockies already are saddled with Tulowitzki (who's still salvageable) and Barmes (not so much), I doubt he's involved. but we'll see..

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Intriguing deal

Busy day, but had to come on and comment on this.

I think this could be a brilliant move for Beane. All comes down to what he gave up.

Over the last two years, he’s rebuilt a farm system that was struggling, to the point that they are loaded and can afford to give up a couple guys. They can afford to give up a couple guys for Holliday, which addresses a big offensive need for them. They can make a push this year, and if it fails, either deal him at the deadline, or collect two picks to restock the lower levels of the system.

I imagine Colorado went after starting pitching. If Beane gave up a top guy, then this deal is eh, but I doubt Beane gave up a top arm.

by toonsterwu on Nov 10, 2008 2:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

So what happens with the A’s outfield. I think they’ll move Cust to right, Holliday in left and Sweeney in center. I’m glad to see him out of our league.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Nov 10, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

But...but...where does Matt Murton fit in?

"I see I'm not the only one around here who can't hold his water." - Last words of the leaky pipe in the visiting team dugout, Dodger Stadium, October 4, 2008.

by dat cubfan daver on Nov 10, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you kidding? Murton will be starting. Holiday will fill in when carrot top needs a day off.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Nov 10, 2008 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Murton.....?

Never heard of him. Can someone please provide a link to this enigma?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Nov 10, 2008 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Here Matt!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Nov 10, 2008 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps this will refresh your memory.

"I see I'm not the only one around here who can't hold his water." - Last words of the leaky pipe in the visiting team dugout, Dodger Stadium, October 4, 2008.

by dat cubfan daver on Nov 10, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh trust me

I still have this picture saved on my hard drive. Where has SWL been?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Nov 10, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's tied up at a five-month advanced Photoshop training retreat.

On the bright side, he should be ready to go on Opening Day.

"I see I'm not the only one around here who can't hold his water." - Last words of the leaky pipe in the visiting team dugout, Dodger Stadium, October 4, 2008.

by dat cubfan daver on Nov 10, 2008 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you really must know...

with only 1,457 days until the next election, I’ve been really busy trying to keep the momentum going for Barry….

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Nov 10, 2008 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Should be interesting to see how he tries to convince voters that they need to vote for change .... from himself!

Fact: Your Opinion is Wrong.

by northsider on Nov 11, 2008 4:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I take it you haven't seen Cust play the outfield?

He’s terrible and more of a DH which is one of the reasons he spent so much time in the minor leages.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Nov 10, 2008 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have not

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Nov 10, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He makes Adam Dunn look like a good OF.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Nov 10, 2008 6:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Murton will be in Triple A where he belongs

Jack Cust sucks. An enormously overrated hitter who can’t play the field. The more he has been in the league in Oakland the more pitchers have adjusted to his stand on top of the plate and jerk it hitting approach.

McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise.
Reggie Dunlop: They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!
McGrath: Well, I'd rather have em playin with their toys than playin with themselves.
Reggie Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves. Boy, every piece of garbage that comes into the market and you gotta buy it!

by MDBNIU on Nov 10, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Matt Murton rules, baby! One of the days

you’re going to bow down to the god that is, Matt Murton.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Nov 10, 2008 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he's gonna tell you to pound sand up your ass with the horn of his unicorn.

"I see I'm not the only one around here who can't hold his water." - Last words of the leaky pipe in the visiting team dugout, Dodger Stadium, October 4, 2008.

by dat cubfan daver on Nov 10, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs