The Suitors for Holliday

Yesterady, the Red Sox signed both John Lackey and Mike Cameron, adding a projected $25 million to the payroll for 2010. The additions also took the Red Sox out of the bidding for both Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. Although some reports state that the Yankees are not interested in either outfielder, I think that the Bombers will still go after Matt Holliday. They have an open spot in left field and they have money. That makes them a logical destination for the 29 year-old slugger.The other teams that could logically fit and (or) afford Holliday? The Jays, Mariners Braves, Cubs, Reds, Rockies, Mets, Giants, Padres and Cardinals. Out of that list, only the Mets, Cardinals and Yankees make sense. I expect yesterday's flurry or transactions to inspire the Mets and Mariners to intensify their pursuit of Jason Bay. If either team signs him, it leaves the Mets, Yankees and Cardinals as the most logical destinations for Matt Holliday.Now, the Cardinals probably need him more than the Yan...