Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported on Thursday afternoon that Colorado Rockies All-Star closer Greg Holland will opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. Following Heyman’s report, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted about a growing connection between the Cardinals and the soon-available closer:
Once #Rockies closer Greg Holland formally declines his player option, the #STLCards plan to pounce as they search for closer
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 12, 2017
It’s no secret that St.