It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates need starting pitching help this offseason. That is a topic that has been beat to death by fans and covered extensively by websites such as ours. One name they have been tied to is Derek Holland.
The 30-year old left-handed pitcher expressed interest in joining the Pirates earlier in the offseason. This is due to the Pirates’ ability to rehabilitate starting pitcher. Then, yesterday, MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Pirates and Chicago White Sox were the two teams pursuing Derek Holland the most.