The Cardinals and free-agent outfielder Matt Holliday are believed to be getting closer to an agreement that could be the largest offer the franchise has even made. That means it would surpass the $100 million deal first baseman Albert Pujols signed in 2004. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that progress is "strong" and a resolution could come as early as next week. "I'm still hopeful," general manager John Mozeliak wrote in a text message. "But there is still work to be done."