[EmpireWF]

The NY Daily News yesterday reported a source close to the situation says the Mets and Tom Glavine are nearing a deal to keep the starter in Flushing for the next two seasons. A two-year, $25 Million deal is in the talks according to this source.

Also, a surprising reason regarding why it would be a two-year deal has surfaced.

"However, one other factor has since surfaced and appears to have altered the southpaw's mindset. Glavine, who has shared a stage with John Smoltz and Greg Maddux throughout their distinguished major-league careers, would prefer not to enter the Hall of Fame in the same class as Maddux, according to a source. Maddux figures to retire after the '07 season, meaning Glavine would need to pitch through '08 to ensure they are in separate classes if both are elected on the first ballot."

That one surprised the hell out of me I must say. I don't know why it would be an issue, but interesting nonetheless.

[firefrozen]

Player ego shines through once again. The only reason i can see is that he knows by now that maddux will have better stats them and he wishes to be remembered as his own player not the guy that went in with maddux.