Need some advice on this trade! Aram & Chris Ray for Holliday & Kotchman?

Not a good deal! You should be able to get a present closer in that deal. I do think Ray will get the job but not for longer than you can afford. I have 3 closers on most of my teams. Good luck. Look for lesser known closers in the FA list. I picked up Sherril and Motte today. Look close, many get missed.