Santana to the Mets?
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MLBTR Not exactly a done deal yet, with the Mets still having to work out a contract extension in order for Johan to officially waive his NTC. HT: to Liza and Matzushocka for beating me to the punch in the diaries. Makes it more likely that the Coco/Ellsbury situation will be resolved soon, as well as an overlooked (and thusfar) non-story, that being whether Julian Tavarez will be starting for an NL team or not.
[JOHAN SANTANA] Johan Santana Traded To The Mets; Rays Dodge Bullet
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USA Today (via MLB Trade Rumors) is reporting that the Twins have agreed to a deal with the Mets for Johan Santana. The deal is pending the Mets and Santana reaching agreement on a six- or seven-year contract extension and that Santana passes a physical; they have been granted a 48 to-72-hour window to do so. Santana has a no-trade clause that he will waive if agreement is reached on a contract extension. The Mets paid a high price in prospects to land Santana, agreeing to send the Twins outfielder ...
TWINS MISPLAY THEIR HAND, LOSE OUT ON SANTANA SWEEPSTAKES
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... For those of you who were living under a rock last night....Johan Santana has been traded to the NY Mets, pending a physical and a contract extension, both of which should be done rather easily. ...
Exploring Manny's Possible Suitors
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... There have been conflicting reports denying and affirming the Mets' interest in Manny, but if the past is any indicator, it's likely that Omar Minaya will be heavily involved in the Manny discussions leading up to the deadline. Rumors have the Sox demanding no less than outfield phenom Fernando Martinez, but given the fact that the Mets gave up so much to get Santana, it's unlikely that they'll want to deal their top remaining prospect, even if it means they'd get back one of the best right-handed hitters of this or any other generation. The Mets love going after ...
Where Will Peavy Play in 2009?
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... Due to his age, career totals (3.25 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 8.96 K/9), and below market salary figures, the Padres will ask for as much, if not more than the Twins received for Johan Santana ...
