White Sox's Derek Holland: Ends spring on a high note

Holland allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over six innings in Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Analysis:

This was easily his best outing of four spring starts, but his overall Grapefruit League numbers don't scream "bounce-back candidate." After all, he posted a 5.74 ERA and allowed 24 baserunners (14 hits, 10 walks) in 15.2 innings. He'll start the season in the rotation, but once one of the young prospects in Triple-A Charlotte is ready to be promoted, Holland might be the first veteran dropped from Chicago's rotation. James Shields and Miguel Gonzalez also shouldn't be making long-term plans in Chicago.