Mets’ Medical Red Flag Derails Clay Holmes’ Diamondbacks Trade Before Cubs Pivot

Last-Second Decision Allowed Chicago Cubs To Steal Clay Holmes at the Trade Deadline

Although his debut with the Chicago Cubs wasn’t all that great, the team obviously has high hopes for right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes. The veteran was acquired at the trade deadline along with outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in a rare deal that included a top-100 prospect from the Cubs. It was an […]

Mets’ Medical Red Flag Derails Clay Holmes’ Diamondbacks Trade Before Cubs Pivot

The Chicago Cubs’ acquisition of Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline may have looked like a straightforward move on the surface, but a reported medical concern involving an Arizona Diamondbacks prospect nearly sent the veteran right-hander to a completely different destination. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the New York Mets and Diamondbacks were close to completing a deadline-day deal that would have sent Holmes to Arizona before …

Chicago Cubs encouraged to extend Clay Holmes despite rough first start

The Chicago Cubs’ newest starting pitcher Clay Holmes didn’t have a great debut outing with the team. Pitching against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, the veteran right-hander allowed four earned runs in four innings pitched, with six hits and two walks. He also allowed a home run in the Cubs’ 6-3 loss. More News: Chicago Cubs predicted to sign three-time All-Star outfielder this offseason The flat performance was not ent…