Clay Holmes had long wanted an opportunity for a return to his roots as a starting pitcher. The Mets were willing to provide that opportunity.
DALLAS — became official, president of baseball operations David Stearns said he spoke with Holmes’ camp last month and received the starting proposal.
“We all came away believing this is a real possibility and we can get this player to a point where he’s going to be a very good major league starter,” Stearns said. “ was very motivated to do that.”Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki SasakiHolmes had 13 blown saves and was removed from the closer’s role late in the season.
Stearns said the Mets’ plan is to employ a six-man rotation most of the time next season — the exception would be instances when the team has multiple days off in a week.Senga, who appeared in only one game during the last regular season because of injuries, is home in Japan and a “healthy player who is progressing through the offseason,” according to Stearns.
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