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Holmes' proven ability to evolve his pitching arsenal under the Yankees—most notably the conversion of his slider to a more effective sweeper—combined with the Mets' focus on enhancing pitching talent, sets up an intriguing narrative. Mets fans are now left to wonder if David Stearns, the Mets' newly appointed president of baseball operations, will experiment by using Holmes as a starting pitcher while also providing a reliable option in the bullpen.