Read: John Maine, Number Two
In yesterday’s win over the Astros, John Maine tossed four innings of no-hit ball while striking out three and walking just one.
Maine has allowed one run in his last seven innings this spring.
In the New York Post, Joel Sherman explains why Maine has what it takes to be the team’s number-two starting pitcher.
According to Sherman, Rick Peterson began pressing the idea of Maine’s status on the young pitcher as early as last season.
Peterson, on Maine, as quoted by Sherman…
“He’s right on the cusp, but John Maine has to repeat himself. To be a
top-of-the-rotation guy, you have to have 30-plus starts every year. And a top-of-the-rotation guy has to see himself as one of those guys. Initially, John Maine did not see himself going into the phone booth, putting on a cape and flying.”
…well, rick, he is Super Maine…so, you know….
…actually, it’s hard to say what maine is, was or will be, since he is still young…this will be his tipping point season, i suspect…that said, i do know this: i trust John Maine…is he a number two, an ace, a back end guy, who knows…those are just labels…either way, i trust him when he is on the mound…end of story…
For more on Maine, read John Delcos in the Journal News.
Also, be sure to keep an eye on Sherman’s blog for the New York Post, in which he gives us three topics to think about each morning and night.
