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Texas Rangers: Five landing spots for Derek Holland

By Jason Evans

Sep 21, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland (45) throws during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland (45) throws during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Yankees

At the trade deadline, the New York Yankees sent Carlos Beltran to Texas for prospects. They could get together again and this time the prospects could go the other way to Texas. The Yankees would be able to take on the $11 million salary pretty easily. If they take on the entire salary, it should take away from the cost prospect wise.

They could use the rotation depth as well. Nathan Eovaldi is out for 2017. Michael Pineda and CC Sabathia will be free agents after next season. Masahiro Tanaka can opt out after next year. Their young arms like Chad Green, Luis Severino and Luis Cessa have yet to establish themselves. Holland can give them a starter that they can move forward with for the next couple years. Why not take a risk on Holland?

If he struggles, they can get let him go after the season or even use him as trade bait at the deadline next season if the team struggles but Holland gets back to his former self.

The Yankees need to have more than one lefty in the rotation. The question is how much better do they think Holland is than some of the young arms.

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