Trade rumors have already begun swirling around the Oakland A's star outfielder Matt Holliday. But, according to ESPN.com, the slugger doesn't mind.
The A's have struggled so far this year and the always money conscious team seems highly unlikely to resign Holliday who's making $13.5 million this year and figures to cash in on free agency next year. Holliday, for his part, has only fanned the smoldering trade rumors saying:
"I'm not going to be mad either way, let's just say that. I'll be OK to stay and play it out and see what happens. Or, if Billy [Beane] thinks he can get a couple good players for me and give me a chance to go play in the postseason, I'll be OK with that too."
The list of teams interested in the All-Star outfielder will depend largely on the number of teams that think they can resign him at a reasonable price. While big spenders like the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers and Cubs can always be mentioned as possible suitors for high dollar players, several other teams in need of an offensive boost would be interested if there's an indication Holliday would be anything other than a rent-a-slugger.
While detractors point to Holliday's down numbers in his first year away from Coors field, the rumors are certain to intensify as we move towards the July 31st trade deadline.
