"The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be moving closer to a deal with free agent outfielder Matt Holliday, but it will cost more than $100 million to get it done. ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney is reporting that there is increased optimism within the Cardinals' camp about working out a deal for Holliday.
Agent Scott Boras is believed to have an offer in excess of $100 million from the Cardinals, and club officials with other teams sense he is shopping that offer. Boras has been doubling back to teams that had previously touched base on the outfielder, citing a possible salary figure of $18 million.
Derrick Goold of the Post-Dispatch reports today that a deal is "gaining momentum" and that the Cards' offer is potentially the largest in franchise history, topping the $100 million extension signed by Albert Pujols in 2004. Goold added that a resolution could come as early as next week (ESPN)."
It sounds like the Cardinals (much like the Mets with Bay) are competing against themselves. The Cardinals really need Holliday back, and I believe the will get him. There had bee rumors earlier in the week that the Orioles were going to jump into the mix, but their owner has come out and shot down those rumors. Boston had interesting, but after signing Lackey and Cameron, they seem to be at their max payroll...
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