Mets’ Holmes sad to see Alonso, Díaz, Nimmo leave but trusts front office to retool
NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Holmes felt like a lot of Mets fans watching Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo leave New York. “It’s a little sad seeing those guys go. They’re great players. They’ve been great Mets for a long time, really connected with the fan base,” the pitcher said Thursday at Citi Field after playing the role of Santa Claus at the team’s annual kids holiday party. Entering his second season with the Mets after leaving the Yankees, Holmes will...