The New York Yankees rebounded from losing Carlos Beltran in a trade during last season, as they added slugger Matt Holliday on a one-year, $13 million deal. The news was revealed on Sunday evening, after the Cardinals did not pick up the veteran's option in September. The team informed him of their decision prior to season's end so he could have a proper farewell from St. Louis.
The 36-year-old ended his Cardinals' tenure with a big game, hitting a home run and a key RBI single in a St. Louis victory. He had been with the Cards since coming over from Oakland in a trade during the 2010 season. At the time, his job was to protect Albert Pujols. As years went on, his duties turned into the key producer for their lineup.
Holliday signed a seven-year, $120 million extension in 2011, and hit .288, with an .863 OPS, and 143 home runs during that deal.
The former Colorado Rockies star outfielder saw more time at first base this past season after struggling defensively. Being back in the American League, which he spent a short time in with Oakland, gives him the option to DH. Either way, he'll fit right in with home run-friendly Yankee Stadium, as he has 295 career long balls.
The 36-year-old ended his Cardinals' tenure with a big game, hitting a home run and a key RBI single in a St. Louis victory. He had been with the Cards since coming over from Oakland in a trade during the 2010 season. At the time, his job was to protect Albert Pujols. As years went on, his duties turned into the key producer for their lineup.
Holliday signed a seven-year, $120 million extension in 2011, and hit .288, with an .863 OPS, and 143 home runs during that deal.
The former Colorado Rockies star outfielder saw more time at first base this past season after struggling defensively. Being back in the American League, which he spent a short time in with Oakland, gives him the option to DH. Either way, he'll fit right in with home run-friendly Yankee Stadium, as he has 295 career long balls.
