The nice thing is that the Dodgers picked up almost all the money in this deal including his buyout for '06. So if this blows up on the Mets it only cost them $1M.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey