Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies struck gold when they took a chance on Greg Holland. Even though his abilities faded as the season progressed, it was a great signing. Without him, the Rockies may not have returned to the postseason.
Unfortunately, Holland knows he’s a talented pitcher. So, he has decided to opt out and pursue other opportunities in a new uniform. This leaves the Rockies without a closer next year.
It will be a challenge to convince any free agent pitcher to sign in Colorado. Rather than sell snake oil or hire a hypnotist, the Rockies can only acquire a valuable ninth inning arm through trade. While they could go the same route they did with Holland and take a risk on someone, this team is too talented to not go after a more serious candidate such as Betances.
Betances does have a chance to succeed in Colorado. His high strikeout rate would help keep balls from leaving the yard. His ERA would surely jump, but maybe not to that great of an excess.
The Rockies have plenty of players that could interest the Yankees. An overflowing pool of position players, including several in the minor leagues, helps the Rockies in any potential deal they could put on paper in an attempt to acquire Betances.