this is one of those holidays that only garbage men and government employees get. it’s more obscure than columbus day…

“allow fans at the park to use handheld devices to watch replays, keep score, and purchase tickets and concessions”

maybe i’m just getting old, but it seems like a little much. still need more details to decide though.

The Angels understand how Boras operates. They will engage once other teams have. For them to tip their hand as to a contract offer when they know he’s going to test the market anyway would be just stupid negotiating on their part.

Anyone that follows the A’s organization knows that isn’t how they work. The prospects they are giving up will be way more valuable than 2 picks.

Also, no way they sign him after next year. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that Beane will probably package Holliday along with someone else for players that he really wants.

It makes sense to do this before the season starts, as Holliday’s stock will plummet once he isn’t hitting in Coors anymore, especially if he stays in the AL.

Holliday is like Peavy, another overhyped player whose success is more a reflection of their environment rather than their true ability.

Some poster before called Holliday a superstar. I wonder if that’s Boras, because while he’s a good player, superstar is hardly the word I’d use to describe him.

that doesnt sound like cooling to me.

perhaps Beane didnt want the Rockies to know what Ace he had up his sleeve?

idk, i’m just speaking in a hypothetical here. i dont think this will actually be the case; i think Holliday will stay in Oakland.

i’m just trying to think of a situation that could arise where Holliday is with another new team come February.

if this is the case, wouldn’t Beane/Rockies/3rd team, engaged in a 3-way trade?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/.....6850.story

The Angels hold exclusive negotiating rights to Mark Teixeira until midnight Thursday, but they are not expected to make an offer to the free-agent first baseman by then, and it could be days, or even a week or two, before they bid on the slugger.

By no means is that a reflection of the Angels’ interest in retaining Teixeira, who is their top priority this winter; it’s simply a negotiating tactic they will likely take in pursuit of a premier player who will be in high demand once he hits the open market Friday.

Agent Scott Boras, who represents Teixeira, has apparently made it clear to the Angels that his client plans to test the market, regardless of any offer the Angels make during the 15-day window in which they hold exclusive negotiating rights.

Teixeira, 28, is expected to draw heavy interest from the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals, and he will likely command a deal between five and 10 years in length for at least $20 million a year.

I thought the same thing. If the A’s put him back on the market, teams may not give up as much, especially once the season starts.

Due to his impending FA, I don’t really get this move from the A’s point of view, unless they plan on keeping him through the year and making a playoff run.