The Oakland Athletics and general-manager Billy Beane have shocked the world today, acquiring the powerful left fielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies. In return, the Rockies will receive left-hander Greg Smith, reliever Huston Street, and super outfield prospect Carlos Gonzalez. You must believe that Oakland will extend Holliday, as its very un-Beane like to move your best prospect in a deal for a 1-year rental.
Quite the haul for Colorado, as they get two strong pitchers who will solidify both their rotation and pen as well as a strong outfield prospect who will thrive in hitter-friendly Coors. CBS is reporting that they might move closer Huston Street elsewhere, which strikes me as a terrible move if they go that direction.
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