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The Mets have made headlines by signing Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract. While the year-to-year average of approximately $12.67 million may seem reasonable, the real question lies in how the Mets plan to utilize Holmes. Historically, Holmes has primarily been a reliever, with a challenging transition from the starting role during his earlier years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His brief stint as a starter was marred by poor performance, leading to his conversion into a full-time reliever.