Going on how Ron & Gary were talking... Maine has seriously pissed Jerry off. In the bullpen before Maine's last outing I'll guess he looked like crap and badgered Warthen & Manuel into giving him the ball. Jerry has probably seen this act before from Maine and decided to give Maine the ball anyway. In pulling him quickly Jerry was able to drop the hammer in the form of a big FU to and a possible trip to DFA land. In this case "enough is enough" for Jonboy.
Ah, what the heck. I am looking for Niese to be the stopper so that the Metskis don't follow another long winning streak with a protracted losing streak.
Takahashi is in the rotation today. John Maine is rehabbing. Maine goes in the bullpen and will likely have the opportunity to get as many innings as he can handle as a starter. As for Howie, Hagin, Fatcessa, who the hell are they anyway???