Discussion with Mets about converting Clay Holmes into a starter began at GM meetings last month
DALLAS — The Mets were in the midst of the general managers meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes’ agent brought up the idea of converting the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie season. He has, we think, the variety of stuff to turn over a lineup multiple times,” Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday, a day after Holmes and New York finalized a $38 million, three-year contract. “So, no, it didn’t shock me.” Holmes joins a rotation projected to include right-handers Kodai Senga, Frankie Montas and Paul Blackburn, and left-hander David Peterson. “Steve and I talk about investments as they come and players as they become available in different opportunities and we’re evaluating each individual decision,” Stearns said. “I don’t believe that Grimace made — I can’t believe I’m answering this — I don’t believe that Grimace made an appearance in the Roki Sasaki presentation,” Stearns said.
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