The Yankiverse wants Clay Holmes impeached; could he emulate Biden and step down?

If only politics were hardball... 

Let's face it:  The best thing that could happen right now would be for Clay Holmes to call a news conference, say his arm feels tired, that he needs a few days rest, and he is stepping down from his role as Yankee Closer. The Bronx would immediately explode into cheers of "Thank You, Clay," as hope rained down on Yankee Stadium, and the Baltimore Orioles cursed the last-minute switch. 

Holmes would clear the path for his bullpen replacement  - we'd hold a primary - following his disastrous outing in, of all places, Williamsport, Pa.

Aaron Boone's job would be simplified, and Holmes' announcement staved off Yankee Closer impeachment movements that were expanding nationwide. 

Wouldn't it be nice?  

Obviously, in his current state, Holmes must not be subjected to another one-run lead in the 9th. He needs a week off, then a string of solid outings in the middle innings, when he can be yanked after the first sign of trouble. Right now, Holmes has become a Defcon 4 Aroldis, and there is no point in torturing him. He doesn't need to be booed at home. The guy could still can be an effective bullpen asset. At the beginning of 2024, he pitched 20 scoreless outings; he could get back his command in time for October. 

But right now, really... the guy just cannot close.

So, who can take over?

Well, that's a problem. 

Tommy Kahnle comes to mind. But there is probably a reason why, over his 10-year career, he has only 7 saves. 

I was ready to suggest Marcus Stroman - he's a fiery type, who seems to have the  mentality of a closer - but then he pitched well in Williamsport, and let's face it, we desperately need starters. 

Nestor, maybe? Again, if he's pitching well in the rotation, it's probably a bad idea to move him. 

Luis Gil gets mentioned, but that's a lot to heap on a rookie who has already exceeded his innings ceiling for the year. 

Closer by committee? There's always that. But guys like Michael Tonkin and Luke Weaver increasingly look shaky. 

Lou Trevino is throwing in minor league rehab. Ian Hamiton might return. Scott Effross remains the Babadook. Clarke Schmidt is pitching batting practice. There was that guy, Brubaker, but I think he's gone undercover in a prison movie. 

Mark Leiter Jr. has been getting pounded. That guy, De La Whatever, was terrible.  (Considering Jazz Chisholm's injury, Cashman rolled a perfect nothing at the recent trade deadline.)

Nobody will trade us anything. If they tried, no closer would make it through waivers. There's nobody at Scranton. 

Holmes needs to face the reality: He's lost command, and he needs a rest and a resent. Hey, it worked for the Democrats, didn't it? (And the O's are stuck with KidRock and Lee Hazelwood.)