WHY JOHN MAINE? INSURANCE

It appears according that the Yankees have signed former Mets pitcher John Maine to a minor league deal. You can read this Tweet HERE. Clearly this is just a move to stock pile arms. Apparently he's been working out for the Yankees and good for him, but this move is nothing more than just a look-see, meaning, let's see what this 31 year old still has and maybe he can help us out...and maybe not. Don't panic Yankee fans. 

Maine last pitched in the majors in 2010.  His record then was 1-3 with a 6.13 ERA. After that, he needed shoulder surgery.  In 2011 he was with Colorado in their minor league system and went 1-3 with a 7.43 ERA. 3 days ago the Red Sox released him from their minor league deal.  Read about that HERE.  Now it appears the Yankees may have him and believe me, they're just seeing if this guy has anything left to offer.

The Yanks do that once in a while and they have for years, a cheap alternative and an opportunity to watch these guys work...just in case.  Don't forget, a few weeks ago it was reported that the Yankees were looking at Armando Galarraga at their facility in Tampa. Read HERE.  Galarraga ended up signing a minor league deal with the Astros shortly after that report. Read HERE.

Whatever the case, teams do this, they get a look-see at pitchers and stock pile arms if they think these pitchers have something to offer in the minors. Then, if they dig them, they bring them up to the Bigs.  Maybe Maine does, maybe Maine doesn't.  We will see.

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