Where will Santana pitch this season?

 
Johan Santana is currently a member of the Minnesota Twins, but few expect that to be the case when the 2008 season begins. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets are the three teams most likely to wind up with the ace, but which team can get the deal done? [link]

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