According to reports the Mets have agreed with John Maine on a contract worth $2.6 million to avoid
The Mets have also signed four players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. They are outfielder Bobby Kielty, righthanders Tony Armas Jr. and Matt DeSalvo, ...
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