Rockies look like NL West contenders

The Colorado Rockies appear to have made another significant addition to their lineup Wednesday, reportedly signing right-hander Greg Holland to a one-year deal.

Holland's addition would be the third noteworthy one made by Jeff Bridich and the Rockies front office this offseason, having also inked Ian Desmond and Mike Dunn to long-term deals.

With the three players expected to make significant contributions to an already talented Rockies roster, the organization looks primed to make a run at the National League West division crown, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

Here's why the Rockies may be in line to win their first division title:

Offensive powerhouse

The Rockies have the luxury of playing home games at hitter-friendly Coors Field, which helped put them atop the NL rankings in team average, runs scored, hits, doubles, RBIs, and OPS last season.

Colorado had a better record at home (42-39) than on the road (33-48) last season, with the team producing a wildly higher rate at Coors Field - .885 OPS as opposed to .700 on the road - but their offense is still scary good.

Adding Desmond to an impressive lineup of studs already including Nolan Arenado, Carlos Gonzalez, Charlie Blackmon, Trevor Story, DJ LeMahieu, and David Dahl should provide the Rockies with enough firepower to outslug even their best opponents next season. They'll just need to get over their road woes.

Improved bullpen

The Rockies owned a league-worst bullpen ERA of 5.13 last season, which Bridich and his staff tried to address with the additions of Holland and Dunn.

Adding a healthy Adam Ottavino alongside Holland and Jake McGee to the back end of the bullpen creates a nice 7-8-9 for the Rockies, and the rest of their 'pen features experienced veterans Jason Motte, Chad Qualls, and Chris Rusin, who are no slouches by any means.

Colorado may have a sneaky good 'pen if everyone stays healthy and their relievers understand they're going to give up runs. It's bound to happen at Coors Field, so it's all about limiting the damage.

Projected bullpen - 2016 stats

*Missed 2016 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery

Dynamic rotation

The Rockies rotation may be young, averaging 26 years of age, with an ace, Jon Gray, who is only 25, but they're getting better with each start, and most of them are entering their prime years.

Colorado's rotation ERA improved from 5.27 in 2015 to 4.79 in '16 thanks to improved campaigns from Gray and Tyler Chatwood, while Tyler Anderson pitched well during his rookie season.

Add in the filthy pitching mix of Jeff Hoffman and another consistent campaign from Chad Bettis, and the Rockies rotation doesn't look too shabby entering next season.

2016 stats

With the addition of former pitcher Bud Black as manager, the young Rockies pitching staff will likely progress and improve on their results from last season, which could help propel the team towards a much sought-after division title.