Multiple sources have indicated that a deal between former Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland and the Colorado Rockies is in the works. Yahoo.com’s Jeff Passan Tweeted details of the deal:
Source: Greg Holland’s deal with the Rockies is one year, $7M guaranteed. Non-closing incentives take it to $10M. Could get $14M as closer.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 25, 2017
Source: RP Greg Holland and the Colorado Rockies have agreed on a one-year deal with a vesting option for a second year, pending physical.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 25, 2017
I’m somewhat surprised that Holland would sign with the Colorado Rockies, given the difficulty that many pitchers suffer in Denver’s thin air.