Mets, Santana Talking Six-Years, More Than $150 Million

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FITM FITM posted 1/31/2008 from www.hotfootblog.com [flag]
Charley Waters of the Pioneer Press is reporting that the Mets appear closer to an agreement with ace SP Johan Santana. The two sides are reportedly talking about a six-year deal, worth more than $150 million, with a $7 million signing bonus and performance-based incentives. [link]

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