Hoyer explains Cubs' decision to land Clay Holmes
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer went on record discussing how and why the organization acquired pitcher Clay Holmes.
Cubs baseball president Jed Hoyer appeared on a podcast and addressed the acquisition of Clay Holmes. Hoyer explained the process and rationale behind landing the pitcher. The conversation also touched on other roster topics including Cabrera, Steele, Brown, and prospects. The discussion confirms Holmes is now part of the Cubs organization.
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