Mets, Maine talking long-term
Posted on March 5th, 2008 - 10:52 am by BaseballTalkOnline
New York Mets pitcher John Maine is one of few players who took their renewal in stride, saying he’s just thankful for what he has. Maine was renewed at $450,000 for 2008, just a $59,000 raise as the pitcher comes off a 15-win season.
“I’m thankful for everything I make in this league,” Maine said. “It’s still a lot of money, and I’m grateful to the Mets. That’s just the type of person I am. I’m lucky to be doing this for a living.”
Maine is hoping he will have the opportunity to sign a multi-year contract before he enters the arbitration process after the 2008 season, and a source told the New York Post that those negotiations are already underway.
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