John Maine Expected to Compete as Reliever, According to Ben Cherington
BOSTON –– John Maine was once a 15-game winner for the Mets. Although the pitcher is four years removed from that career year, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington believes Maine can contribute at some capacity. "We're going to give him an opportunity to come in and pitch as a reliever and see what he looks like," Cherington said before Monday's Hot Stove...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Boston Red Sox Sign Former New York Met John Maine
This is more about nostalgia than anything impacting the New York Mets at this point. John Maine last pitched for the New York Mets in 2010, but he hasn’t exactly been useful since 2008 – and even then he only logged 140 innings. He was a pretty nice piece in 2006 and 2007 though. Without John Maine the New York Mets and their decimated starting rotation may not have been...
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16 days ago
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16 days ago
Boston Red Sox Sign John Maine to A Minor League Deal
In the on-going effort to stock the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox with every available question mark arm, Ben Cherington has signed John Maine to a minor league deal. Maine’s agent has been quoted say that the Red Sox are planning on using Maine in the bullpen if he makes the team. The 30 year old pitcher has been out of the major leagues since 2010 with chronic shoulder problems, but...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Red Sox, RHP Maine agree to minor league deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher John Maine on a minor league contract, according to the Fredericksburg Freelance-Star.The 30-year-old hasn't pitched since 2010 when he made nine starts for the New York Mets. The Red Sox are planning to use Maine as a reliever according to the pitcher's agent, Rex Gary.Maine has a career record of 41-36, posting...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
John Maine To Sign In Philly?
John Maine remains unsigned, but the Philadelphia Phillies continue to appear the most likely landing spot for the right-hander, a baseball source told ESPNNewYork.com.Maine's agent Rex Gary recently suggested the former Met is feeling good following last year's shoulder surgery. Adam Rubin ~ESPN~According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly, it is believed the Maine will sign with a team...
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February 16, 2011
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February 16, 2011
John Maine has shoulder surgery
Looks like Maine's days as a Met pitcher have come to a end. He had surgery to clear out scar tissue in his ailing shoulder. The Mets pitcher would more then likely be non tendered at the end of the season. Maine could not re capture his earlier success with the Mets and lost favor with Warthen and Manager Jerry with not being upfront about he felt and was even taken out of his...
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July 25, 2010
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July 25, 2010
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Mets Shut Down John Maine
Just in from Ken Davidoff: _____________________________________________________" We have an update from this story. Jerry Manuel just announced, moments ago, that Maine has been shut down after complaining of discomfort from his last start for Triple-A. He'll be examined again shortly."__________________________________________________________All surprised readers...
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June 20, 2010
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June 20, 2010
Mets John Maine might be heading elsewhere
The Mets might be looking to trade or designate for assignment pitcher John Maine. He pitched Friday night in Buffalo and needed over 80 pitches to get through 4 plus innings in his start with his Fastball hovering in the 88-89 mph range. He is scheduled to pitch 1 more game on his rehab assignment this Wednesday. Manager Jerry says he doesn't see him in the bullpen and...
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June 19, 2010
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June 19, 2010
When Maine returns he'll probably be in the rotation
John Maine deliversOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronI'm not sure how a few weeks out of the rotation and a couple rehab starts has cured John Maine's shoulder issues but it looks like Maine will be returning sooner then later.Maine will make another rehab start on Friday and based on those results, it will be determined whether he needs one more or is ready to return.When Maine...
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June 16, 2010
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June 16, 2010
Will Maine Be Back With Mets In 2011?
While browsing Twitter, I came across a tweet by David Lennon, where he was asked if it is possible the Mets non-tender John Maine next year. Lennon's response? "Possible? It's looking about 80 percent certainty right now."I don't think this news is so shocking, but it will become quite a soap opera while Maine is rehabbing his ailing shoulder, while the likes of RA Dickey and...
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June 14, 2010
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June 14, 2010
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