The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

--With manager Clint Hurdle on vacation the week of Oct. 

The Rockies are prepared to begin another youth movement in 2009, a plan that became reality when they traded left fielder Matt Holliday to Oakland. 

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. 

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. 

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.