Holliday Trade in the Works?

According to MLB Trade Rumors the A's have acquired Scott Hairston from the Padres. Why would the A's trade for a solid OF unless they were looking to move Holliday? Has Omar seen enough? Pure speculation, but if Omar was interested what would he be giving up? Don't mortgage the farm, but how about Parnell, Evans and Niese for starters. Who else would you throw in? If the A's have added an OF then that would seem to negate the need for a major league ready OF. I have been in the camp of don't mortgage the future. However, there is a chance of keeping Holliday through arbitration, and if he goes then the Mets get 2 first round draft picks. The Mets were 40-41 at the Allstar break last year and went on a run. If they are getting Beltran and Reyes back within the next two weeks then there is still time to get on another run.

Of course, it could be Atlanta making a play for Holliday. They are right back in it and they have the prospects to throw around. How bad would that be for the Amazin's fan base to see Holliday go to the Braves. Stay tuned.