JL21 wrote:He also plays LF (a position that demands better production anyway, and the average productivity there is much better than other spots on the diamond); has ballpark concerns due to Coors (I think they're overstated but still a factor); and because of those intangibles, has a reputation that doesn't match his productivity but is likely to lead to an elevated price.
Basically they're in the unenviable position of having to pay out the nose to keep him because they gave up Wallace for him, or brace themselves for more wrath from fans regardless of what kind of deal Holliday might sign elsewhere.
There is no good reason not to think that Holliday is worth around 5-6 wins. He's almost certainly going to be worth his next contract, because he'd have to get an A-Rod contract or decline quickly not to be.
JL21 wrote:He also plays LF (a position that demands better production anyway, and the average productivity there is much better than other spots on the diamond); has ballpark concerns due to Coors (I think they're overstated but still a factor); and because of those intangibles, has a reputation that doesn't match his productivity but is likely to lead to an elevated price.
Basically they're in the unenviable position of having to pay out the nose to keep him because they gave up Wallace for him, or brace themselves for more wrath from fans regardless of what kind of deal Holliday might sign elsewhere.
There is no good reason not to think that Holliday is worth around 5-6 wins. He's almost certainly going to be worth his next contract, because he'd have to get an A-Rod contract or decline quickly not to be.
