Welcome to the 2018 Trade Target series! Throughout the month, we will be covering targets we see as fits for the A’s to acquire. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Trade Deadline Primer here. Today, we’ll look at San Francisco Giants lefty Derek Holland. First, I’ll look into what Holland brings to the table, and then what he might cost in a trade.
The Player
Derek Holland was drafted in the 25th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft by the Texas Rangers. He made his Major League debut in 2009 and remained with the Rangers through 2016.