The big question of the day: "What to do with John Maine." We all know the SS Maine has been sinking for the better part of two years, and looks beyond repair. This isn't the first time this has happened. The Mets, not too long ago, had another pitcher who never put up great numbers, but was a good pitcher. His apparent demise seemed inescapable in May 2001. The pitcher? Steve Trachsel. Many to this day don't like Trachsel. I am not one of them. He pitched better for the Mets than Tom "Not Devastated" Glavine during the same time period.In a start in May 2001, Trachsel became the first Mets pitcher to surrender four home runs in one inning. He was 1-6 with a 8.24 ERA. He was having difficulties. The 30 year old looked as if he couldn't get anyone out.The Mets approached Trachsel and asked if he would accept an assignment to AAA Norfolk to work out the kinks. Trachsel, who at that point had five years of Major League experience didn't have to acc...
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