Tag Archives: Matt Holliday

10 Free Agents Yankees Could Still Sign

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese

Hal Steinbrenner spoke at the press conference the Yankees held yesterday to formally announce the trade for Curtis Granderson and he let it be known that while they are extremely happy getting Granderson, they weren't done. Then they immediately went out and got Nick Johnson. This morning Buster Olney reminded us that even with Johnson the ...

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8-Year Offer was Exaggerated but Holliday Still Longshot for the Bronx; Updated!

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese
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According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Cardinals don't see many major opponents in their quest to resign Matt Holliday and are standing firm on a 5-year off and not an 8-year offer that was reported yesterday. If you think this opens a window to let the Yankees back in think again. Olney also reported yesterday ...

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Forget About Matsui, and Cameron Too

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lenny Neslin
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After watching the Red Sox pick up John Lackey yesterday, Yankees fans might be thinking it’s time to bolster the offense. Well, with Hideki Matsui agreeing to sign with the Angels and Mike Cameron agreeing with the Red Sox, there goes two players the Yankees may have been thinking about picking up. Like my post on Roy Halladay and John ...

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Yankees Look Like Longshot to Land Holliday

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese
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According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals made an offer of at least 8-years and $128 million to outfielder Matt Holliday yesterday, a deal that could take the Yankees out of the running for the free agent. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported today that even with the offer that "nothing is imminent" which ...

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Yanks Should Reconsider Matt Holliday

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Matt Imbrogno
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Since about a week after the Yankees won the World Series, I've had my blogging eyes focused forward, trying to envision how the 2010 Yankees would look while defending their 2009 championship. I've discussed free agent DH options, who doesn't make sense for the Yankees at the plate, who doesn't make sense on the mound, ...

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Latest Matt Holliday Yankees Rumors

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese
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According to Steve Henson of Yahoo Sports, the Yankees are not done adding outfielders and this time their target is not Johnny Damon. Instead they're interested in Matt Holliday. Henson tweeted: "Yankees aren't satisfied with OF even after Granderson acquisition, source said. Still a strong player for Holliday, with Damon as fallback." This rumor goes against what ...

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Then They Go After Damon, Not Holliday or Bay

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese
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The Yankees first priority this offseason has been identified - resign Andy Pettitte. After that the Yankees will switch gears and focus on their hole in left field where their first choice, according to Buster Olney of ESPN, is Johnny Damon. Two players who aren't options according to Olney, Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. There are ...

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Olney: Yanks Have No Interest in Holliday

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Lenny Neslin

Via Buster Olney’s Twitter: NYY are not interested in signing Matt Holliday. They’ll talk to Boras to keep other bidders honest, but corner outfield not a priority for them. This may come as a shock to most (see poll on left), as he is the top free agent on the market and the Yankees are in need of an ...

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Matt Holliday Yankees Rumors

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Rob Abruzzese

Matt Holliday had a big season in 2009, despite a dropped fly-ball in the playoffs, as he proved he didn’t need Coors Field to hit and it helped to make him the gem of the free agent class. Despite that, he still might not be the best fit for the Yankees according to our own Matt ...

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Why So-and-So Doesn’t Make Sense for the Yankees

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Matt Imbrogno

The MLB Hot Stove League is still in its “Spring Training” phase, so to speak, and it has not heated up yet. However, that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been speculation about players coming to the Yankees. Hell, there’s always speculation about players coming to the Yankees. Instead of looking at why certain players make sense ...

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