nydailynews.com - 2/25/2008
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Lost in the collapse was an afternoon of brilliant, clutch pitching that might just be a reason to believe the Mets will have the deepest rotation in the NL. In other words: You know about Johan Santana. But just how good is John Maine?
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That's My $12 Ace
The Ballclub —
... . Now, with that successful season under his belt, he's out for more. Billy Wagner, for one, believes he's well capable of it. The article in today's Daily News certainly makes that clear. This year, there's no "whatif he can..." for John Maine. In 2007, he came through time and again in big games, games the Mets needed to win, and saved his best outing for his final start of the season. Yes, there were some bad moments. Every pitcher has them. But Maine still finished up with a sterling 15 victories, a 3.91 ERA and a team-leading 180 Ks. But for a bad inning here ...
Barry Lamar
the metropolitans —
... Nothing wrong with a little optimism in regards to John Maine. If he starts off the year right, the Mets should come forward with a long term deal around the All-Star break. He is going to get very expensive at the rate he is going. You think the Orioles would like to call take backs on that deal? ...
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