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Athletics deal Holliday to Cardinals

There was little surprise in the Athletics' clubhouse Friday hours after Matt Holliday was traded to St. Louis.

"We knew this was going to happen when you're in the position in the standings that we are and you got guys that are going to be free agents at the end of the year," said A's pitcher Russ Springer, a 17-year veteran.

Holliday, 29, was traded for minor-league third baseman Brett...

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