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About Matt Holliday

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Matthew Thomas Holliday (born January 15, 1980 in Stillwater, Oklahoma), nicknamed "Big Daddy," is a left fielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. Holliday was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the seventh round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. Full Article

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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  1. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  3. ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 3: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers as Ryan Ludwick #47 looks on September 3, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 3: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers as Ryan Ludwick #47 looks on September 3, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3.

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  4. ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 3: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 1,000th career hit against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 3, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 3: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 1,000th career hit against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 3, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3.

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  5. ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to a called strike three by umpire Scott Barry #87 against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Nationals 2-1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to a called strike three by umpire Scott Barry #87 against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Nationals 2-1.

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  6. St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, left, is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols, right, in front of San Diego Padres catcher Henry Blanco, center, after Holliday hit a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 in San Diego. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, left, is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols, right, in front of San Diego Padres catcher Henry Blanco, center, after Holliday hit a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 in San Diego.

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  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 16: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics takes batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 16: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics takes batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  8. OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 06: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics catches a ball hit by Aubrey Huff #17 of the Baltimore Orioles at the Oakland Coliseum on June 6, 2009 in Oakland, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 06: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics catches a ball hit by Aubrey Huff #17 of the Baltimore Orioles at the Oakland Coliseum on June 6, 2009 in Oakland, California.

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  9. Oakland Athletics's Matt Holliday, right, tries to back to second base, covered by Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett, after sliding past it on a steal-attempt in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit. Holliday avoided the tag and was safe. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Oakland Athletics's Matt Holliday, right, tries to back to second base, covered by Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett, after sliding past it on a steal-attempt in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit. Holliday avoided the tag and was safe.

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  10. Oakland Athletics's Matt Holliday, right, avoids the tag from Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett, left, and gets back to second base after sliding past it on a steal-attempt in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Oakland Athletics's Matt Holliday, right, avoids the tag from Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett, left, and gets back to second base after sliding past it on a steal-attempt in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit.

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  11. Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, right, congratulates teammates Jason Giami, center, and Matt Holliday, left, after they scored on a double by Landon Powell in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, right, congratulates teammates Jason Giami, center, and Matt Holliday, left, after they scored on a double by Landon Powell in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit.

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  12. OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 9, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 9, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.

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  13. ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Center fielder Ryan Sweeney #15 of the Oakland Athletics fields a pop fly in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Opening Day at Angel Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-0. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Center fielder Ryan Sweeney #15 of the Oakland Athletics fields a pop fly in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Opening Day at Angel Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-0.

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  14. ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Matt Holiday #5 of the Oakland Athletics get his first hit as an A against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Matt Holiday #5 of the Oakland Athletics get his first hit as an A against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California.

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  15. Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday, right, is congratulated after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's base hit against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 31, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday, right, is congratulated after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's base hit against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

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  16. Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday, right, slides safely into second base for an RBI-double as San Francisco Giants second baseman Kevin Frandsen, left, reaches for the ball during the second inning of their spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz. ,Thursday, March 5, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday, right, slides safely into second base for an RBI-double as San Francisco Giants second baseman Kevin Frandsen, left, reaches for the ball during the second inning of their spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz. ,Thursday, March 5, 2009.

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  17. PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Holliday of the Oakland Athletics poses during photo day at the Athletics spring training complex February 22, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Holliday of the Oakland Athletics poses during photo day at the Athletics spring training complex February 22, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  18. St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday watches his RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in St. Louis. Holliday drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career to help the Cardinals to an 11-6 victory. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday watches his RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in St. Louis. Holliday drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career to help the Cardinals to an 11-6 victory.

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  19. St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in St. Louis. Holliday drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career to help the Cardinals to an 11-6 victory. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in St. Louis. Holliday drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career to help the Cardinals to an 11-6 victory.

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  20. Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday (5) celebrates with teammate Jack Cust (32) after Holliday hit a three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles' Mark Hendrickson in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday (5) celebrates with teammate Jack Cust (32) after Holliday hit a three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles' Mark Hendrickson in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.

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  21. Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday tosses his bat after popping out on a pitch from Los Angeles Angels' Shane Loux in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday tosses his bat after popping out on a pitch from Los Angeles Angels' Shane Loux in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.

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  22. Oakland Athletics left fielder Matt Holliday (5) is unable to reach a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Young was thrown out trying to reach third on the play. The A's won 4-2. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Oakland Athletics left fielder Matt Holliday (5) is unable to reach a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Young was thrown out trying to reach third on the play. The A's won 4-2.

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  23. Oakland Athletics Matt Holliday (5) and Kurt Suzuki (8) are congratulated by coaches after they scored off of Sean Doolittle's double in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Ariz. , Tuesday, March 10, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Oakland Athletics Matt Holliday (5) and Kurt Suzuki (8) are congratulated by coaches after they scored off of Sean Doolittle's double in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Ariz. , Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

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  24. Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Holliday stretches with teammates prior to a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Ariz. , Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Holliday was traded from the Rockies to the Athletics during the winter. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Holliday stretches with teammates prior to a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Ariz. , Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Holliday was traded from the Rockies to the Athletics during the winter.

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  25. St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday reacts at home plate after popping out in foul territory to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin for the final out of the sixth inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in St. Louis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday reacts at home plate after popping out in foul territory to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin for the final out of the sixth inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in St. Louis.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  1. I'm going to enjoy myself and try to help this team get to the playoffs and World Series ... I'll work every day I can to be the best player I can be and go out and do things to help this team win -- and leave it there.
    Matt Holliday – Matt Holliday SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat 1 month ago
  2. I personally think Matt Holliday is a very good left fielder ... When people gather opinions with their eyes, certain emotional biases may come into play. Drop a ball in the ninth inning, and they'll remember that more than if you cover more ground than the average major league outfielder does in the fo...
    Billy Beane – Billy Beane SOURCE: ESPN 4 days ago
  3. Winning a World Series is something we didn't accomplish here ... I'd like to win a World Series in my career. I think we have a chance.
    Matt Holliday – Matt Holliday SOURCE: KSDK | St. Louis 1 month ago
  4. I've been around baseball for a long time, and the reality is that Matt Holliday is a complete player ... a franchise player.
    Scott Boras – Scott Boras SOURCE: MLB.com 6 days ago
  5. Winning a World Series is something we didn't accomplish here ... I'd like to win a World Series in my career. I think we have a chance.
    Matt Holliday – Matt Holliday SOURCE: KSDK | St. Louis 1 month ago
  6. They could play Matt Holliday in right field, too
    Scott Boras – Scott Boras SOURCE: ABC News 2 weeks ago
  7. Anybody wants to play in a winning situation ... This game is long, the season is long, and it's just a lot more fun to play on a winning team and have a chance to play in the postseason. . ... Obviously, to get a chance to play in the postseason, especially the World Series, makes you want to get back ...
    Matt Holliday – Matt Holliday SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1 month ago
  8. Destined to go down in baseball's all-time quotebook: Tony La Russa, asked how the Cardinals' Matt Holliday would be treated by fans and media after his poor hitting and dropped line drive in the playoffs, said, ‘Ain't no free lunch.’
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 1 month ago
  9. I e-mailed you several months back after the trade of Matt Holliday and told you my belief Colorado was a better team. Baseball is a team sport and not about one individual who had decided he was worth more than the rest of the team. No way Holliday is worth the big money. Why not be the bigger man and ...
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 1 month ago
  10. I'd rather be the underdogs, and I think the players will say the same thing ... We're not the New York Yankees, who I think are one of the best put-together teams maybe in the history of baseball. We don't have Albert Pujols, we don't have Matt Holliday anymore. But I like our position.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago