Mets Sign Maine, Avoid Arbitration

$2.5 million for 2009. The Mets had submitted a figure of $2.2 million, Maine was asking for $3 million.

about 3 years ago Eric Simon 8 comments 0 recs |

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Maine gave the Mets a $.1 break

Thought they would just split down the middle at $2.6. Not a big deal, but got to love his attitude as compared to this guy

by Sokojoe on Jan 30, 2009 10:56 AM EST reply actions

what a D-bag

I’m glad to see the Mets got a slight bargain in this. Despite his flaws, I’m a big Maine fan, and hope he can stay healthy and get past the 5th inning this year.

by cjmulrain on Jan 30, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

Eh if Maine was coming off the season Hamels is

I definitely wouldn’t have an issue with him wanting a bigger raise. They overpaid Howard a year or two ago, bumping his salary up to 900,000 when they didn’t have to after his MVP season. I would say Hamels deserves it more.

by Gina on Jan 30, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

The quote was from last year

before Hamels was even eligible for arbitration. Howard is an odd situation since he was blocked by Thome and made the show a bit later than he should’ve, making his experience/age out of whack.

by Sokojoe on Jan 30, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

Nice.

Maybe now he can upgrade his room at the Ramada. Now let’s hope for good health and putting batters away a little bit faster in 2009.

'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jan 30, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions

When he's in D.C. for a Nats game and decides to take residence at The Mayflower

It might behoove him to ask for the Spitzer rate.

" PLEASE! CHANGE THE PATCH! "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jan 30, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions

Benson Trade

Considering what he’s done the past few years, I love the Kris Benson trade more and more. The Mets got John Maine on the cheap, and he’s still real cheap, considering.

"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."

by IanB in MD on Jan 30, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions