According to ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin, the Philadelphia Phillies remain the favorite to land right-handed pitcher John Maine.

Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet confirms that Maine will sign in the next day or two, and Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports that the Royals have show interest in Maine.

Maine had been auditioning for clubs as recently as January 26, and even then the Phillies were mentioned as possible destination.

The 29-year-old had shoulder surgery last year and Maine’s agent, Rex Gary, said that the pitcher is feeling good.  It wouldn’t be surprising that the deal will be incentive based with a low base salary and a high upside depending on innings pitched.

Maine went 1-3 with a 6.13 ERA in 9 starts for the New York Mets in 2010.