Matt Holliday hardly could have expected to land with the low-budget Oakland Athletics. 

Matt Holliday hardly could have expected to land with the low-budget Oakland Athletics. 

The Oakland Athletics have completed their trade for star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, acquiring the big bat they wanted for the middle of their lineup. 

Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times. 

Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times. 

Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times. 

Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times. 

The Oakland A's officially announced a deal with the Colorado Rockies for 2007 NL MVP runner-up Matt Holliday for three players, including 2005 AL Rookie of the Year Huston Street. 

The Rockies aren't done dealing. 

A lack of pitching depth could force the Brewers to trade some veterans, including star shortstop J. 

A lack of pitching depth could force the Brewers to trade some veterans, including star shortstop J. 

Matt Holliday's trade to the Oakland Athletics was nearly completed Tuesday and an announcement was expected soon. 

The Rockies aren't done dealing. 

The A's are close to acquiring left fielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources. 

The Oakland A's have agreed to a deal to acquire outfielder Matt Holliday for reliever Huston Street, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and left-hander Greg Smith, according to multiple Internet outlets.