Mets still hope to acquire Santana (AP)

 
The New York Mets still want a shot at Johan Santana. With the winter meetings nearly over, the Minnesota Twins' ace remained on the market Wednesday night and the Mets hoped to get seriously involved in trade talks. The Twins have been weighing offers for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, who can become a free agent after next season. [link]

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ESPN - With Twin-Red Sox talks stalling, Mets ready to step in - MLB

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The New York Mets still want a shot at Johan Santana. With the winter meetings nearly over, the Minnesota Twins' ace remained on the market Wednesday night and the Mets hoped to get seriously involved in trade talks. The Twins have been weighing offers for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, who can become a free agent after next season. The Mets, who insist they ...
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As Red Sox Wait, Mets Enter Santana Talks -

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Twins Insider » Blog Archive » Evening update

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