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NEW YORK (AP)Outfielder Matt Holliday(notes) agreed to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals for a $120 million, seven-year contract that was Major League Baseballs richest deal of the offseason on Tuesday.The Cardinals announced they agreed with Holliday on a multiyear contract subject to a physical. The team said a formal announcement was likely by Thursday.AP - Jan 5, 6:54 pm EST MLB Gallery Hollidays agreement includes $119 million guaranteed over seven seasons plus a $17 million vesting option for 2017 with a $1 million buyout, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didnt reveal the length of the contract or financial details.St. Louis acquired Holliday from Oakland in July and he helped lead the Cardinals to their first National League Central division title since 2006.
glad he didnt go to boston