News: Glavine will Pitch in 2008
According to the Star-Ledger, the agent for Tom Glavine announced that his client will pitch next season.
Glavine’s agent recently told reporters that the pitcher continues to favor the Mets and Braves.
Last month, Glavine turned down a $13 million option to play for the Mets next season. He filed for free agency two days ago.
During a conference call earlier in the week, Mets GM Omar Minaya said he has interest in bringing back Glavine, but like last year, he doesn’t expect to know of the pitcher’s plans until late-November.
Earlier this week in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves beat-writer David O’Brien categorizes Atlanta as the ‘front-runner’ to sign Glavine.
This past weekend in Newsday, Ken Davidoff explained why Glavine is most likely to either sign with the Braves or Nationals, or just retire. Also, early this off-season, ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick listed the Nationals as a possible landing spot for Glavine, as well.
By the way, go to the Rally Foundation to purchase a limited edition signed tie Glavine, which honors his 300th victory, and help find a cure for childhood cancer. The Rally Foundation, Glavine and Vineyard Vines have created just 300 commemorative, limited edition autographed ties, in hopes of raising $300,000 for the charity.





