Happy Holliday

Matt Holliday will be a big part of Grundy County's offense this year.

Matt was acquired from the Troy Haymakers for gold glove Brandon Phillips, potential gold glove SS Yuniensky Betancourt, and RHSP Jason Marquis. Assistant GM Hog Howard of the Griz worked the lines to acquire Holliday who could not believe Troy had given up on him after one season. Troy had given up a lot to acquire him prior to the start of the 2008 NASBL season. TRY sent Chase Utley, Carl Crawford, and Matt Capps to LVI for Jered Weaver, Matt Holliday, and Mark Ellis.

Matt gave the Troy fans all that he could, batting .286 and leading the team with 30 lost balls. Matt did what ever it took to get on base, including leaning into 14 high-n-tight pitches.

The Griz assistant GM stated the addition of Holliday gives the bear offense another huge weapon. Matt's bat plays well early due to his good eye, high OBP, and speed. He may even leadoff. His power plays well later in the line-up as well. With the addition of Holliday, the Griz will be able to rest one or more of our big bats each game and still not lose anything offensively. We should score a lot of runs.

Matt completes a solid outfield that also includes BJ Upton and Vernon Wells. We have never had an outfield this good, said the Hog. We should have fun this season.

We wish You a Happy Holliday Season