Relief pitcher Greg Holland is finding life is not as rosy on the east side of Missouri.
The Royals open a three-game series Monday night in St. Louis, where Holland has learned that the home fans actually do boo their own.
Holland, who was a key part of the Royals’ two pennant-winning teams before suffering a season-ending arm injury in 2015, is having a rough time with the Cardinals.
Last year, Holland was an All-Star for the Rockies* but declined an option for the 2018 season (worth $15 million), then rejected Colorado’s qualifying offer (worth $17.