Texas Rangers: Five landing spots for Derek Holland
By Jason Evans
Los Angeles Angels
The division rival Angels could use some rotation help. Garrett Richards is a huge question mark after missing most of 2016 and with a possible Tommy John surgery lurking if the PRP injections don’t work.
Tyler Skaggs has had injury problems in the past. The team also has Matt Shoemaker and Ricky Nolasco but not much else.
C.J. Wilson and Jered Weaver are hitting free agency and the Angels payroll right now sits at around $100 million. Holland having a history in the AL West could be a point of interest for the club and the two teams have made deals before (Josh Hamilton).
With the lack of a quality farm system, the team has already been very active on the waiver wire this off-season to get some depth and this could be another way for the Angels to continue to add to their squad.
Billy Eppler and staff are going to have to get creative and taking a shot on Holland is a risk they may take. Like the Yankees, if they revive Holland and the team struggles next season, he could be used as a trade chip at the deadline.