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Red Sox | Targeting four Boras free agents
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:58 -0800

The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).

Giants | Haven't contacted Holliday or Bay
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:58:23 -0800

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports the San Francisco Giants haven't contacted the agents for OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) or OF Jason Bay (Red Sox).

Giants | Unlikely to pursue Bay, Holliday
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:38 -0800

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to pursue free-agent OFs Jason Bay (Red Sox) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to general manager Brian Sabean. "And I don't think that they would have genuine interest based on the field that they're going to be involved in," Sabean added. "Why would they?"

Cardinals | DeWitt optimistic about retaining Holliday
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:22 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report St. Louis Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III said the team is optimistic they will re-sign OF Matt Holliday.

Red Sox | Making big push for Holliday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:32 -0800

Contrary to a previous report, Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are making a big push to sign free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

Yankees | Making big push for Holliday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:13 -0800

Contrary to a previous report, Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are making a big push to sign free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

Cardinals | Owner: Cards will make big push for Holliday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:49:21 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz reports St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr., said the team will make a big push to re-sign OF Matt Holliday. DeWitt conceded that if a big market team drove up the price, the Cardinals likely couldn't compete with it.

Yankees | Not interested in Holliday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:05:10 -0800

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the New York Yankees are not interested in free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). They'll talk to his agent, Scott Boras, to keep other bidders honest, but corner outfield isn't a priority for the team.

Angels | Not pursuing Holliday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:22:48 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team wasn't in the running for free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Reagins said the team's top priorities is to re-sign SP John Lackey and 3B Chone Figgins.

Cardinals | Holliday to give no special treatment
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:51:06 -0800

FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports a person with knowledge of free agent OF Matt Holliday's thinking said he would give the St. Louis Cardinals no special treatment in negotiations. "He was there two months," the person said. "St. Louis is a good place to play - a great city with a good fan base. But do I think it holds any special significance to him? No."

MLB | Holliday may not get Soriano money
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:11:17 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) may not receive a deal similar to Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano's eight-year, $136 million contract. One general manager said "Soriano is one of the five worst contracts in baseball," suggesting that any team accepting use of it as a comparison would be foolish.

Cardinals | Willing to wait it out with Holliday
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:07:33 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he expects the negotiations for OF Matt Holliday to take a long time, and the team is willing to wait it out. Mozeliak also said the team doesn't fear losing other opportunities in the near term because of how late significant moves were made last year. He also confirmed that the Cardinals haven't made Holliday an offer yet.

Mets | Mixed signals on pursuit of Holliday
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:04:09 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets are sending mixed signals in their pursuit of free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). General manager Omar Minaya is a big fan of Holliday, but some within the organization think the team is better off spreading the money around to fill other needs.

Mets | Begin discussions with Holliday
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:47:49 -0800

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the New York Mets have begun discussions with free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals).

Cardinals | Unlikely to re-sign Holliday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:08:42 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the chances of the St. Louis Cardinals re-signing OF Matt Holliday are looking increasingly slim.

Mets | To meet regarding Holliday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:23:15 -0800

SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets are planning to meet with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), during the general manager's meetings in Chicago this week.

Angels | Could be interested in Holliday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:08:11 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be a player in the sweepstakes for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals).

Mets | Unlikely to enter Holliday, Bay sweepstakes
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:30:40 -0800

The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue top-tier free agent OFs Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to a team insider.

Red Sox | Still looking to sign an outfielder
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:17:02 -0800

ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox would still like to re-sign OF Jason Bay after they acquired OF Jeremy Hermida. Bay has brushed off a four-year, $60 million offer thus far. If they can't sign Bay, the Red Sox would pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), who has a family connection with pitching coach John Farrell.

Cardinals | Seven file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:12 -0800

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Cardinals | May have discussed framework of deal with Holliday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:46:22 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals may have discussed the framework of a six-year, $96 million contract with OF Matt Holliday's agent Scott Boras.

Red Sox | Make offer to Bay?
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:05:56 -0700

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are thought to have made an offer of $15 million to OF Jason Bay. If Bay does not return for the 2010 season, the team would likely target St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday.

Braves | Unlikely to pursue Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:47 -0700

SportingNews.com reports the Atlanta Braves are unlikely to pursue St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday in free agency this offseason, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Cardinals | Boras compares Holliday to Teixeira
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:21 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Scott Boras, the agent for St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday, is comparing Holliday to New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira. "These guys are blue-collar superstars," Boras said. "They don't hit 50 home runs, but they're complete players. They can give you something without swinging a bat." Holliday is eligible for free agency in the offseason.

Yankees | Holliday interested in joining team
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:34:25 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday has listed the New York Yankees as the first team on his free-agent list, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and New York Mets.

Giants | Could make a run at Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:15 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the San Francisco Giants could pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in the offseason.

Braves | Could make a run at Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:50:36 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Atlanta Braves could pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in the offseason.

MLB | Holliday prefers New York
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:19:04 -0700

Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports a source told him that soon-to-be free agent OF Matt Holliday's (Cardinals) top two targets will be the New York Yankees and New York Mets this offseason.

Cardinals | Holliday comes up empty in Game 3
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:09:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday went 0-for-4 in Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series.

Cardinals | Pineiro could leave in offseason
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:37:24 -0700

Mark Miller, of Yahoo! Sports, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Joel Pineiro might not return to the team in 2010, as he is eligible for free agency after the 2009 season. The team will be looking to re-sign OF Matt Holliday and 3B Mark DeRosa. 1B Albert Pujols could also be in line for a long-term deal.

Cardinals | Holliday's error leads to rally
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:04:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday dropped a line drive in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Holliday's error led to a two-run rally and a 3-2 victory Thursday, Oct. 8.

Cardinals | Holliday back on active duty
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:01:14 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (illness) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 29, after missing the game against the Colorado Rockies two days before with a severe chest cold.

Cardinals | Holliday returns Tuesday
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:21:56 -0700

Rick Hummel, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (flu) returns to the cleanup spot Tuesday, Sept. 29, after dealing with a cold and the flu over the weekend.

Cardinals | Holliday not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:41:18 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (illness) is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Sept. 27, because of an illness, according to MLB.com's Matthew Leach.

Cardinals | Looking to extend contracts of Pujols, Holliday
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:09:59 -0700

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals will be looking to extend the contracts of 1B Albert Pujols and OF Matt Holliday during this offseason. Pujols' contract expires at the end of the 2011 season, and is expected to seek or beat New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's yearly salary of $30.5 million. Holliday is expected to try for a contract in the range of New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira's $180 million, eight-year deal.

Cubs | Heilman suffers loss Friday
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:10:45 -0700

Chicago Cubs RP Aaron Heilman served up a walkoff homer to St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday Friday, Sept. 18, with no outs in the ninth inning, according to The Associated Press. Heilman was tagged with the loss, falling to 3-4 on the season.

Mets | Will be players for free agent outfielder, catcher
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:08:42 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets are looking at St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday and Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay as targets when they become free agents after the season. They will also be interested in San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez if he is shopped. San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina could also be a fit.

Cardinals | Holliday knocks in three
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:20:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday drove in three runs to reach 102 RBIs Monday, Sept. 14. He's hitting .371 with a team-leading 48 RBIs in 47 games since being acquired.

Cardinals | Holliday playing Friday
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:35:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (knee) was back in the lineup Friday, Sept. 11, after bruising his left knee earlier this week.

Cardinals | Holliday expects to play Friday
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:58:32 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (knee) expects to play Friday, Sept. 11.

Cardinals | Holliday leaves game Wednesday
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:06:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (knee) left the game early Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a bruised left knee after he fell to the ground running out a groundball. Holliday was removed for precautionary reasons, according to a team spokesman.

Cardinals | Interested in retaining Holliday
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:48:06 -0700

Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in keeping OF Matt Holliday around for the 2010 season.

Cardinals | Holliday hits game-winner
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:13:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning off Milwaukee Brewers CL Trevor Hoffman to give the Cardinals a 4-3 victory Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Cardinals | Several starters given Saturday's game off
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:23:22 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, OF Matt Holliday, C Yadier Molina, and IFs Mark DeRosa and Brendan Ryan were given the day off Saturday, Sept. 5, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press.

Cardinals | Holliday collects three hits Thursday
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:54:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday collected three hits, including his 10th home run with the team, Thursday, Sept. 3. Holliday now has 21 homers on the year and recorded his 1,000th career hit in the contest.

Cardinals | Holliday goes yard Tuesday
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:32:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday hit a three-run home run Tuesday, Sept. 1, and is batting .371 since joining the team. It was his 20th home run of the year and ninth in 35 games with the Cardinals. Holliday is a career .406 hitter with six home runs and 16 RBIs at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals | Holliday, Rasmus each hit three-run homers Saturday
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:51:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday and OF Colby Rasmus each hit three-run homers Saturday, Aug. 29, in a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Holliday is hitting .376 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs since joining the Cardinals on July 24.

Yankees | Unlikely to make a big splash in offseason?
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:52:44 -0700

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports scouts say they have been told by New York Yankees scouts that the team doesn't plan on being serious shoppers this offseason. They probably won't make a run at St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday or Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay.

Cardinals | Signing Holliday a bad thing?
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:42:39 -0700

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark said one American League executive said the St. Louis Cardinals signing OF Matt Holliday to a long-term deal would be a bad thing. "The worst thing they could do is re-sign him," one American League exec said. "If you start thinking about their long-term payroll, what's the biggest payroll a city like St. Louis could absorb? Let's say it's $100 million. Now you have to give Holliday $15-16 million a year. Then you have to give (1B Albert Pujols) $25-30 million, and probably $30 million. So now you're paying two guys $45-50 million? That's a lot of money in that market." Stark also said the Cardinals would not be able to keep SP Chris Carpenter and/or SP Adam Wainwright when they become free agents if they re-signed Holliday.

Cardinals | Holliday goes deep Thursday
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:38:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday hit his 18th home run of the season in a losing effort Thursday, Aug. 27. It was his seventh homer in 31 games with the team.