Tom Glavine told reporters at his press conference today that he was never considering coming back to the Mets in 2008, reports Don Burke of the Star Ledger.

“Honestly, had I decided to play and was faced with having to do it in New York or somewhere else, I honestly don’t think I would have played. I think that would have been the end for me because it’s just not worth …being away from my family.”

Glavine was complimentary about his time with the Mets, but missed being a part of the Braves organization throughout his time in New York. Glavine said he realized on the weekend the Mets were eliminated from the National League East playoff race that he had to choice but to return to Atlanta.