MLB Free Agency: The Three Best Fits for Matt Holliday

Baltimore Orioles

With the potential departure of slugger Mark Trumbo, the Orioles are short a right fielder. Baltimore may find problems being successful if they cannot repeat the power surge we witnessed in 2016. Matt Holliday would be a step in the right direction for Baltimore to replace their losses. Obviously, Holliday would not produce the same numbers as Trumbo, but he could be a one- or two-year replacement if Baltimore cannot sign a big name outfielder such as Dexter Fowler.

Holliday would fit in nicely in Baltimore. Camden Yards is far more hitter-friendly than Busch Stadium, and Holliday may even see himself become the DH. With the potential loss of Pedro Alvarez, the Orioles could have a hole to fill there. If they can lock Holliday down to a deal and also find a better defensive outfielder, then Baltimore would be set. We’ve seen veteran players in the past add years to their careers by transitioning solely to a DH role. Without the hassles of fielding nine innings every day, Holliday may see his numbers rise.

With the only other option – as of now- to play right field being 25-year-old Joey Rickard, Baltimore needs to make a move. While Rickard has shown good potential and put up relatively decent numbers, his sample size is small. Baltimore can’t expect Rickard to be their everyday starter in right field, just not yet. With the addition of Holliday, the team can further utilize Rickard in positions of need, and the youngster can benefit from Holliday’s veteran presence.