Cardinals Add Matt Holliday
July 24th 2009 17:22
The Cardinals have traded third baseman Brett Wallace, outfielder Shane Peterson and right-hander Clayton Mortensen for Oakland A's OF Matt Holliday.
Update:
Cardinals receive:
Matt Holliday - The 29-year-old outfielder had been the best hitter for the Oakland A's this season; however, his drop in power this year, compared to his years in Colorado, made him somewhat of a disappointment compared to his expectations. In July, Holliday has heated up, hitting 3 HR and 7 2B in 68 at bats. He will also provide solid defense in the outfield and another offensive threat in the Cardinals lineup outside of Pujols. The Cards owe him $4 million for his services the rest of the year, after which he becomes a free agent.
Athletics receive:
Brett Wallace - Wallace was the best prospect in the Cardinals system and one of the top 25 overall. His defense may force him to shift from 3B to 1B, which would bring his offensive value down, but he can flat out hit. At 22-years-old, it will not take long for him to become an important part of the A's offense.
Shane Peterson - Peterson will probably end up as a starter for a bad team or a fourth outfielder for a good team.
Clayton Mortensen - Least likely of the three to make the major leagues, but he could end up as an innings-eater in a rotation some day.
Overall: The Cardinals give up a huge prospect in Brett Wallace, but they drastically improve their chances of making the playoffs (and if you make it, anything can happen). The A's forfeited the picks they would have received for holding Holliday, but Brett Wallace is a sure-thing to hit in the majors and they are relieved of $4 million for the rest of Holliday's contract. In the end, the A's look to be the slight winners, but it depends on if Wallace reaches his potential and/or if Holliday helps to deliver a World Series to St. Louis.
Update:
Cardinals receive:
Matt Holliday - The 29-year-old outfielder had been the best hitter for the Oakland A's this season; however, his drop in power this year, compared to his years in Colorado, made him somewhat of a disappointment compared to his expectations. In July, Holliday has heated up, hitting 3 HR and 7 2B in 68 at bats. He will also provide solid defense in the outfield and another offensive threat in the Cardinals lineup outside of Pujols. The Cards owe him $4 million for his services the rest of the year, after which he becomes a free agent.
Athletics receive:
Brett Wallace - Wallace was the best prospect in the Cardinals system and one of the top 25 overall. His defense may force him to shift from 3B to 1B, which would bring his offensive value down, but he can flat out hit. At 22-years-old, it will not take long for him to become an important part of the A's offense.
Shane Peterson - Peterson will probably end up as a starter for a bad team or a fourth outfielder for a good team.
Clayton Mortensen - Least likely of the three to make the major leagues, but he could end up as an innings-eater in a rotation some day.
Overall: The Cardinals give up a huge prospect in Brett Wallace, but they drastically improve their chances of making the playoffs (and if you make it, anything can happen). The A's forfeited the picks they would have received for holding Holliday, but Brett Wallace is a sure-thing to hit in the majors and they are relieved of $4 million for the rest of Holliday's contract. In the end, the A's look to be the slight winners, but it depends on if Wallace reaches his potential and/or if Holliday helps to deliver a World Series to St. Louis.
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