It turns out the New York Mets weren't the only team during the offseason that was interested in signing Clay Holmes to convert him into a starting pitcher. In

What is extremely impressive is that he has yet to give up a home run this season. Thus far, the Mets’ gamble is paying off nicely. However, there is one major reason to be wary of Holmes; one that Yankees fans are thoroughly aware of.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles also pursued Holmes this offseason, but failed to land the right-hander who ended up in Queens. Holmes didn’t have to go far after spending the last few seasons in the Bronx.