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A'sfaninUK
re: Rockies fans clamoring for Holliday, just like many teams’ fans want players who left to return really need to watch South Park this season, especially the “memberberries” storyline. Totally applies here. Other than Rickey Henderson with Oakland, returning players are almost always a disappointment on the field.
ernestofigueroa87
Yeah.Just like Jonathon Niese’s return to the Mets.
AndyM
LOL
digimike
They still make South Park?!?
stymeedone
Sure do! The still make The Simpsons, too!
377194
Holliday can go back to St. Louis. He snubbed the Rox in 2009 come free agent time, so I’ve got not use for him. Neither do the Rox.
gojira15
I think the Rox should trade Cargo to clear payroll, but the market for corner outfield bats is strong, so I think a return would be weak. Maybe trade McGee for a cheap 1B option like Greg Bird or Matt Adams. Actually, I don’t think the Yanks sell low on Bird right now. I guess my point is that the Rockies need to shed some payroll to fill areas of need.
beauvandertulip
So you think McGee would get a return like Greg Bird… but you think Cargo would gather a weak trade? It’s morning. How drunk are you?
gojira15
I think Cargo would get a weak trade return compared to his actual value, meaning he won’t bring back enough to really justify trading him (except salary relief).
Bird’s value is depressed. McGee was more valuable in 2016 as he actually played. That’s why I said the Yanks likely wouldn’t trade him now.
McGee seems more likely to get a one-dimensional non-tender candidate like Adams or a Chris Carter. Could workout for the Rox. McGee has been quite successful in the past and is left-handed, so he’s not useless.
beauvandertulip
Dude McGee is lucky he has a roster spot fam. Dude was garbage last year.
seamaholic 2
The market is ALWAYS saturated for corner OF. Rockies have been trying to trade Cargo for a couple years now and there’s never a seller’s market. Too many guys can play corner OF, whether they came up that way or not. So teams don’t pay big for them unless they’re (thought to be) huge superstars like Heyward or Cespedes.
They’ll keep Cargo and either sign him to a cheaper extension or collect the draft pick (assuming those still exist). Much more likely to trade Blackmon because he can play CF, is a much better hitter, and comes cheap(er).
bluebirds90
Lol McGee for Bird, come on… be serious
Lance
I just don’t see a strong market for a Coors Field hitter. CarGo’s numbers away from Denver are mediocre at best and hardly worth that salary. Rocks might as well keep him while he’s productive at home.
dtwb93
Holiday is surprisingly good at first base and he has always been suited for coors field. The Rockies would be crazy not to take advantage of that perfect fit. If it were not for fluke injuries the last two years he would have put up his normal numbers. He is still pounding the ball.
Cardinals17
Personally, I hope the Cardinals would try to resign Holiday at a lesser salary. If not for anything else, his loyalty to the team, teammates, and the city of St. Louis.
pickandersen
Rockies in heavy pursuit of Mark Trumbo, according to MLBNetwork.