Bay decision could be long process

...This is likely to be a long process, one that logic dictates will be impacted by Matt Holliday, the other prime corner outfielder on the market. And with Holliday represented by Scott Boras, you...

Where the Red Sox go from here

Reading the tea leaves on the Sox as free agency gets in full swing.

Free Agency Under way

Tim Kurkjian talks about high-profile free agents

"Why would they?"

...General Manager of your San Francisco Giants. He was asked point blank whether Jason Bay or Matt Holliday would have any genuine interest in signing with his club. Read his point blank answer after...

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Cash grab

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

MLB Free Agency: Not Always Money Well Spent

...01 AM Friday, which means Christmas comes early for Scott Boras, who is looking to add Matt Holliday to his $100 Million Collection (A-Rod, Zito, Beltran and Teixeira). But for every Burnett and...

Pettitte, Tatis last to join free agent class

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

Bay will officially test free agency

Jason Bay will officially test of the open waters of free agency after declining the Red Sox's initial contract offer.

Jason Bay, Matt Holliday and John Lackey

A's going young in 2010

...ago before appearing to veer a bit off last offseason with the acquisitions of veteran stars Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra. Beane, now more than ever, is committed to going...

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Oct 8, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday (15) reacts after dropping a fly ball with two outs in the ninth inning during game...

...MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts DENVER - SEPTEMBER 25: Rightfielder Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields a double by Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado...

Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009