John Maine 5Originally uploaded by Michael G. BaronTwo of the players who represented Omar's biggest accomplishments became part of his failure and could be gone this off-season. John Maine was once the hidden jewel, a throw in player who achieved double digit wins as starter. Maine was the other player for set-up man Jorge Julio ( who eventually became El Duque) in exchange for #3 starter Chris Benson. But Maine has become the often injured and constantly in denial starter who can't stay on the mound, who's shoulder is probably toast.Then there was the off-season that produced the great 1-2 punch bullpen, the signing of K-Rod and trade for J.J. Putz. Of all the players moved between the three teams Franklin Gutierrez is the only starter. Putz lost the entire year and then moved on to Chicago, the only piece the Mets had left was Sean Green. At the time of the trade the Mets had numerous teams hoping they would flip Green, two seasons later he has never been effective or...
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