The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher John Maine have agreed to a Minor League deal according to the team’s official Twitter account.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN adds that the Phillies and Royals were among the six or seven clubs interested in the right-hander. The Rockies’ deal will include an out clause if he doesn’t make big league club. Maine  could make about $3 million if he makes the team.

Yesterday, there were rumors that the Phillies were front runners for Maine’s services. He had been auditioning for clubs as recently as January 26, and even then the Phillies were mentioned as a 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.