In a post over at MLB traderumors the guys put together a comparison of the 2 outfielders that will be looking at free agency after this year.
Some of the highlights include
Holliday turns 30 in Jan while Bay turns 31 today.
Holliday was hitting .286 for a crappy A's team but has turned it on for the Cardinals . He is hitting .356 . He is hitting .318 for his career but .289 out side of Coors field which still is not bad. Did he turn it on since now he is in a lineup with Pujols? He is horrible in the outfield and would have a tough time with Citi Field in the outfield.
Bay is hitting .274 for the Sox and for his career has hit about .280. He can swipe a base but seems to be more of a streaky hitter.
Both of these guys will be looking for deals in the 5 -6 year range at close to what 18-20m per. The Mets have to also remember that Mr Beltrans contract will be up after the 2011 season.
These 2 guys too me are not worth the committment. Do we really want to see these guys after 3 or so years playing left field ala Moses Alou. There are other guys the Mets could sign with less of a commitment. So then at least they will not have to lose out on Beltran if they want to re sign because of a crazy contract the Mets have for either Bay or Holliday.
197 days to opening day.
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