he was called up from triple a norfolk in early may 2006 after rookie brian bannister was put on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. maine started on 2 may against the washington nationals and took the loss after giving up four runs on six hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. he was placed on the disabled list on 6 may with inflammation of his right middle finger, which he says hurt his 2 may start. he was reactivated on june 12 and was optioned back to triple a norfolk.