Early Festivus Miracle
realsportsbloggers.com 11/27/2007 — Yanks trying to sign a free agent pitcher under the age of 40? The AP reports Hank Steinbrenner said they are in discussions with the Twins concerning Johan Santana. Holly crap Yankee fans. And just in time for Festivus.

Yankees Closing In On Johan Santana, Mets In Holding Pattern
metsmerizedonline.com 11/27/2007 — The Twins and Hank Steinbrenner himself have confirmed that they are in ongoing negotiations for prized all star pitcher, Johan Santana. According to Associated Press they are at the preliminary stage of negotiations. Well Mets fans, it doesn't mean ...

Hot Foot Interview With Aaron Gleeman
hotfootblog.com 11/27/2007 — I recently interviewed Aaron Gleeman. Gleeman is the co-founder and operator of The Hardball Times. His blog AaronGleeman.com gets three million hits and he is also a contributing baseball writer for Rotoworld and NBC Sports. In 2006, Gleeman was featured in a short profile in Sports Illustrated. Gleeman is a Twins fan, so I asked for his take on the Johan Santana trade rumors.

The $90 million deal for Torii Hunter was done at a taco restaurant.
pe.com 11/27/2007 — Torii Hunter's agent and Angels' GM Tony Reagins sealed the deal at a Del Taco restaurant in Corona, California.

Yanks, Red Sox in Santana talks
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 11/27/2007 — The Twins have opened trade discussions for Johan Santana by asking the Yankees for a package of at least three young players that would include one of their three top starters -- Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes or Ian Kennedy -- plus center fielder ...

Hot Stove: Offseason competition in LA — Major League Baseball News 11/27/2007
With GM Tony Reagins leading the charge, the Angels are into high-profile moves. Meanwhile, the Dodgers' moves keep coming off the field, and Blue Heaven is getting a little restless.

SHERMAN: YANKS SHOULD GET SANTANA — NY Post: Sports 11/27/2007
That "transition period" Hank Steinbrenner declared for the Yankees in late October lasted about as long as the idea David Beckham would make professional soccer relevant in this country. Since then, the Yankees have invested approximately $400...

Top Prospects Merely a Down Payment on Santana — NYT > Baseball 11/28/2007
As the Twins negotiate with teams about Johan Santana, they are seeking premium prospects and the Yankees have offered a package that does not include pitcher Joba Chamberlain.

YANKS MUST UP ANTE, AS METS, BOSOX, ANGELS, DODGERS GET IN GAME — NY Post: Sports 11/28/2007
The Yankees badly want Johan Santana. Here is a problem: So does just about every other big-market team in the majors. Yet the complications hardly end there. The Yankees have learned in the past 24-48 hours that the initial asking price by the...

Yanks, Mets, Dodgers have shot at Santana — FOXSports.com News for MLB 11/28/2007
The Twins will demand a lot for Johan Santana ... and only a few of the big-market bidders have the talent to trade, Dayn Perry says.