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Clay Holmes Signs with the New York Mets: A New Chapter in Starting Pitching
The major league baseball off-season is always buzzing with news, and recently, the New York Mets made headlines by signing pitcher Clay Holmes from the New York Yankees. The details of the deal were first reported by Joel Sherman, revealing a three-year contract valued at $38 million, which includes an opt-out clause after the second year. This acquisition reflects a broader trend in baseball involving relievers transitioning into starting pitchers, but it also raises questions and expectations.