The Mets went into the 2009 season with a top four in their starting rotation of Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine and Oliver Perez.
Unless there's a significant trade or free-agent signing, the Mets will go into the 2010 season with a top four in their starting rotation of Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine and Oliver Perez.
That's why Sunday's start by Maine was more meaningful than your usual because-it's-on-the-schedule-and-we-have-to-play-it mid-September game between two of the three worst teams in the NL. The Mets need some clue if Maine will be able to help them next season.
In his second start back from shoulder woes, Maine gave them hope. He pitched no-hit ball for four innings and shutout ball for five in a 6-2 win over the Nationals at Citi Field. Continue
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