Cardinals close to dealing for Matt Holliday

[Rudi]

The rich get richer.

[chazmaniandevil]

brett wallace is a top 25 prospect, in all of baseball, and is almost mlb ready

[chazmaniandevil]

2. Brett Wallace, 3B
DOB: 8/26/86
Height/Weight: 6-1/245
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: 1st round, 2008, Arizona State University
2008 Stats: .327/.418/.490, .259 EqA at Low-A (41 G); .367/.456/.653, .307 EqA at Double-A (13 G)
Last Year's Ranking: N/A

Year in Review: Arguably the top hitter in college baseball, he had no problem adjusting to pro ball, putting up huge numbers at Double-A just weeks after signing.
The Good: Wallace is an offensive machine. He has a big-league approach, outstanding hand/eye coordination, and above-average power. Defensively, he makes the plays on all the balls he gets to, and has enough arm for the hot corner.
The Bad: His bat is clearly his primary tool. Amateur scouts dubbed him "The Walrus" because of his thick build; he's a very slow runner with poor range at third base, especially when charging in on slowly hit ground balls.
Fun Fact: In the Arizona State media guide, Wallace lists his favorite player as A's third baseman Eric Chavez, which gives him something to aim for defensively.
Perfect World Projection: He'll be a number-three hitter who's among the league leaders in batting average and on-base percentage, with 20-25 home runs annually.
Glass Half Empty: His offensive value takes a downturn if he moves to first base, but he's not going to stop hitting.
Path To The Big Leagues: Troy Glaus has one year left on his contract, so if he can stay on the left side, the timing is good; if not, first baseman Albert Pujols isn't going anywhere, which makes Wallace outstanding trade bait.
Timetable: Wallace will stay at third, and will likely return to Double-A to begin 2009.

5 star prosepect

[LC AAU]

Yeah we are screwed..

Fuck you Soriano.

[BroncoBlue]

Yeah we are screwed..

Fuck you Soriano.

Whatever you still are within 3 in the wildcard with a big series vs. the Rockies coming up!

[mcstl25]

As a Cardinals fan, at first I was a little indifferent about the trade. Yes, it's great to have Holliday, but I do think we gave up a lot for him in the process. After hearing a little more about the deal, it sounds like the Cardinals don't believe that Wallace is a MLB 3B. He'll end up at 1B or DH, and we know the Cardinals don't have a spot for him at 1B.

This is one of those trades where you simply cannot evaluate at this time. If the Cardinals miss the playoffs and Holliday walks at the end of the year, then the trade is obviously a bust. However, Holliday could be the piece that puts the Cardinals in the playoffs this year. He's the big bat the Cardinal lineup has been missing.

At the end of the year Glaus and K. Greene will be off the books freeing up $20 million. I think the Cards try to sign Holliday to a 2-3 year contract. If Holliday wants a longer contract, I'm not sure the Cards would support it. Hopefully they are able to sign him, though I don't like the fact that Boras is his agent.

[mobbdeep1122]

Couldn't the Cards have waited til Monday to do this? :pissed:

[inthecards21]

i jizzed in my pants when i heard this